Short of chemical or biowarefare there's nothing so revolting I can think of in modern warfare than the strafing of civilians from jet fighters. This is precisely what has been going on in Libya the past few days. It illustrates a sort of contempt for his nation that proves Kadafi is a tribalist to the end.
Over the past few days, France and Great Britain have voiced support for a no fly zone over Libya. But the Administration isn't going for it. So there will be no no fly zone. Kadafi will bomb his people at will, and we will stand by and watch. I hear we're sending some ships into the region, and that might make some difference, depending of course on the rules of engagement. But for the time being, it's hands-off Libya's anti-aircraft defenses and other sorts of hostile acts of combat that would save Libyan people from being strafed.
There are predictably, tens of thousands of refugees streaming for the borders. They are being beat back at Tunisia. It's a sad state of affairs.
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