re: #184 ProLifeLiberal

That would give an excuse for airstrikes, which is what some of the opposition is asking for. Let’s hope the Dutch use that power then.

Gates response of providing 2 Amphib ships precludes a no fly or significant airstrikes (Kearsarge has Harriers, but no other strike capability) instead of Enterprise (a fixed wing carrier) speaks volumes about the US desire to keep out of Libya, even their airspace.