Good for France, UK, and US against Gaddafi

It was a desire to obtain international legitimacy through the United Nations  that President Obama wanted to wait to join efforts to put Gaddafi in a box. This is, unlike Bush’s invasion of Iraq, one of the many things that separate actions over Iraq and now Libya. The fact that actions against Libya are based on UN Resolutions means that there is NO question of the legitimacy of these overdue actions against Gaddafi’s henchmen.It is also right that ANY leader of ANY nation that kills peaceful protesters and declares he will “show no mercy” against own citizens has lost legitimacy among leaders of civilized nations.It was right for the United States join the in efforts – largely lead by France – and contribute America’s “unique capabilities,” which includes especially precision strike, Tomahawk missiles and satellite intelligence. The UN Security Council sanctioned no fly zone is NOT illegal, nor is it an “invasion.”  This is only a no fly zone and destruction of anti-air sites is needed to make that no fly zone safe for patrol aircraft. That is why Tomahawk missiles are used…and the US has the best technology and capabilities in this area. The UN Security Council sanctioned no fly zone is NOT illegal, nor is it an “invasion.” It is right for other UN member states to join in the efforts to put Gaddafi in a box and prevent him from hurting his own people.President Obama has declared that America’s role is limited and that leadership of this rightful action belongs to others. This is, again, not an invasion and is more of a peace-enforcement action that has international legitimacy through Security Council Resolution 1973 – which makes the actions of the coalition 100% legal. This is only a no fly zone. It is hoped that Gaddafi will get the message and be put in a box.As stated in the last post, Gaddafi’s invasion of Benghazi will result in massive human rights abuses. A no fly (and no drive zone) against Gaddafi’s henchmen is a largely symbolic gesture, and real help for the pro-democracy rebels would include tank-killing helicopters (like the AH64 or Tigre), along with training and weapons for the rebels. Now – let’s hope we are not late to turn things around for the pro-democracy rebels.