ISTANBUL Most French citizens support suspending the legal principle that reduces sentences for minors convicted of serious crimes, according to a new opinion poll published Thursday. The survey by the CSA Institute for CNEWS, Le Journal du Dimanche, and Europe 1 found that 77% of respondents favor suspending the so-called "excuse of minority," a rule under French law requiring courts to impose lighter sentences on minors than on adults. By contrast, 22% opposed the proposal, and 1% did not