Why are we attacking Libya?

[g jones]

With a moment to spare I thought I'd answer for my vote which was for a 'no drive zone' and supporting the Arab League and UN resolution 1973.

First reason was there was a majority international consensus. China, Russia and African Congress not in support.

Secondly i supported a no drive zone when tanks heading for Benghazi told to 'show no mercy (Gadafi)' I did not get called but I did caution the weakness of aid, particularly fleeing refugees, caution towards supporting an alternative Govt and emphasising that Gadafi could not flee with what I described as a 'Golden Passport' to a non ICC country.

The vote was at the beginning and since then the Govt have failed to assist the humanitarian issue which could have happenned - people on flimsy boats - with Gadafis tanks approaching.

I hope that gives a fair and honest answer.

[steeljack]

Originally Posted by g jones

and emphasising that Gadafi could not flee with what I described as a 'Golden Passport' to a non ICC country.
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I'm presuming you mean the same type which your ex "Glorious Leader" Tony Blair and GWB use

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by steeljack

I'm presuming you mean the same type which your ex "Glorious Leader" Tony Blair and GWB use

Shusssh SJ

[steeljack]

Well , the latest news tonight , CNN is reporting that Nato is directly using its forces to target Ghadafi as a legitimate military target (as a military commmander v legitimate head of State) under the UN resolution #1973
Hopefully the local MP or the local MEP (whoever he/she is) can explain the UK's and the European (Nato members) view that the death penalty (multiple air strikes possibly taking women and children out is ok for Ghadafi , but "verboten' within all EU member countries , even for the various 'butchers' from the former Yugoslavia.........seems to me a bit of hypocrisy and crocodile tears is going on here .....
Question , why is it ok to use the RAF to take Ghadafi out, without the benefit of a trial at the International Court of Justice in the Hague , but Mugabe is still allowed to continue his reign of terror without any indictment

[Wynonie Harris]

Originally Posted by steeljack

Question , why is it ok to use the RAF to take Ghadafi out, without the benefit of a trial at the International Court of Justice in the Hague , but Mugabe is still allowed to continue his reign of terror without any indictment

...black gold perhaps?

[garinda]

Are we planning to kill Gadaffi because he only shook hands with Blair, and didn't dance with him?

Unlike Mugabe.

Who was whisked round the dance floor by Mrs. Thatcher.

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

...black gold perhaps?

Na surely golds a yellowy colour ( by the way thats a Beeism)