Sunday, April 24, 2011

United Nations Resolution 1973 demands the protection of the Libyan people. Gadaffi is ordering the shelling. Bomb him.

Scholars and legal interpreters can better decide, but, I believe within the body of that resolution is an understanding there is a dictator in Libya ordering the slaughter of his own people.  If that is the case and Gadaffi won't end the violence, then he has to be displaced from ordering the killing.  I believe he and his compound can be shelled with the understanding of Arab Leaders that the truth of the resolution lies in that reality.

Libyan rebels are seen walking down a street close to a building where forces loyal to Col. Moammar Kadhafi are reportedly held up in Misrata on April 24, 2011

...Libyan government forces (click title to entry - thank you) shelled the besieged rebel-held port of Misrata Sunday, a day after officials signaled a change in tactics.  Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled Kaim claimed the army was suspending operations in Misrata and would hand over positions to pro-Gadhafi tribesmen....