You just have not seen enough people bleed to death
Summary: There is a belief among some combat veterans that anti-war advocates “just have not seen enough people bleed to death”. They know that rapid intervention by America’s most highly trained and experienced warriors could stifle Qadaafi’s plans to unleash terror and death on the pro-democracy forces. Why would we stand on the sidelines and watch thousands of innocent civilians bleed to death? Third in a series about Libya; links to other chapters are at the end.
We can help Libya. We have the men and tools. A no-fly zone and insertion of Special Forces are the first steps, perhaps creating pressure for more decisive action (see Haddick’s analysis). Before we go down that road, let’s ask why should we use military force to help overthrow the Libyan government (which is not just Qadaafi)? On the other hand, perhaps only those who’ve fought can speak to these issues.