The mayor of Vallauris, France, has condemned what he calls ‘state laxity’ following a recent urban rodeo incident in the city. Speaking out against the incident, the mayor argued that the government’s inaction in addressing such events is contributing to a dangerous situation. He pointed to the lack of decisive action taken against those participating in these dangerous activities, emphasizing that ‘state laxity kills.’ The incident, which involved reckless driving and dangerous maneuvers, has sparked concern among residents and raised questions about the effectiveness of law enforcement in curbing such behavior.