A Libyan government vessel (click here) in the port of Al Khums is hit by British jets carrying out NATO airstrikes. (Reuters / May 21, 2011)
When the Christmas Tsunami occurred the USA sent in troops to assist with a humanitarian effort. It was not in affiliation with NATO, but, simply under a plea by the United Nations, and the then leadership of Koffi Annan. The reason the military was sent in was due to Tamil Tiger Rebels and the turbulence in the region. Efforts such as these that are instituted to save lifes and support a return to economic viability aren't a matter of declaring war.
The same holds true with Japan, in that, with such destruction it is impossible for a response if it is not a military readiness deployment. So, this is simply an extension of humanitarian assistance. I don't believe this is 'mission creep' either. It is STABILIZATION of a region involved with a huge paradyme shift. The global economy and NATO requires our help and we are responding in SUPPORT of allies.
It isn't a matter of war and the War Powers Act should be reserved for the deployment of a war effort. That isn't what this is and the weapons to disarm Libya were collecting dust anyway. Virtually, there is no sincere expense by the USA except fuel in excess of what would be used anyway.
When the Christmas Tsunami occurred the USA sent in troops to assist with a humanitarian effort. It was not in affiliation with NATO, but, simply under a plea by the United Nations, and the then leadership of Koffi Annan. The reason the military was sent in was due to Tamil Tiger Rebels and the turbulence in the region. Efforts such as these that are instituted to save lifes and support a return to economic viability aren't a matter of declaring war.
The same holds true with Japan, in that, with such destruction it is impossible for a response if it is not a military readiness deployment. So, this is simply an extension of humanitarian assistance. I don't believe this is 'mission creep' either. It is STABILIZATION of a region involved with a huge paradyme shift. The global economy and NATO requires our help and we are responding in SUPPORT of allies.
It isn't a matter of war and the War Powers Act should be reserved for the deployment of a war effort. That isn't what this is and the weapons to disarm Libya were collecting dust anyway. Virtually, there is no sincere expense by the USA except fuel in excess of what would be used anyway.
