Libyans want the world to act

Image via Wikipedia

URL:  http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2011/03/07/libya-for...

I'm not sure how this is going to go. The #world is in a difficult position. Many Middle eastern states already accuse the west of interference in their affairs.

Would it be wise to openly take part in what is quickly becoming a civil war? Many Western armies are already involved in Afghanistan, could they take on another commitment that would place another drain on manpower and resources. It is not a stretch to think that in order to stay in power, #Gadhaf would resort to what ever measures are necessary to do so.

See this Amp at http://amplify.com/u/btf3t

Related articles

• Airborne killer robot destroys Libyan anti-aircraft missile (go.theregister.com)
• The poisoned chalice of NATO's aid to the Libyan rebels (dominicatimes.wordpress.com)
• Italy 'to join attacks in Libya' (bbc.co.uk)
• Former Guantanamo prisoner now leader of NATO-backed Libyan rebels (redantliberationarmy.wordpress.com)
• Gaddafi warns "thousands of Libyans will die" if NATO or UN intervenes (hotair.com)
• Will the Libyan Opposition's Alliances Lead to a New Playground for Al-Queda? (politics.ie)
• Democrat Calls for Impeachment of Obama (dakotavoice.com)
• "Fatalistic" Aisha Qaddafi grants rare interview (cbsnews.com)
• Letters: Measured intervention and Libyan refugees (guardian.co.uk)
• -Libyan Rebel Commander Admits to Some al Qaeda Links in His Forces (answersforthefaith.com)

Shaking hands with the Devil

Image by Getty Images via @daylifeOver the past couple of months there has been a lot of discussion in the media and political circles about a reconciliation with the Taliban. This war has raged on for 9 years with no conclusive end in sight. For me the concept of reconciliation with a terrorist group is a troubling thought.
On the surface, the idea of reconciliation is a nice dream and the intent behind the idea has some merits. The thought of   a stable and peaceful Afghanistan is truly a tempting notion. No more deployments, our soldiers would come home and no more flagged draped caskets traveling down the Highway of Heroes. The Afghan nation could once again join the global family in industry and comers.
I have to ask myself what would I be willing to accept to make this vision a reality. What sort of concessions would the terrorist organizations ask for, and what liberties would be sacrificed by the Afghan people to maintain stability.  Would you be willing to turn a blind eye to mutilation of women, would you be willing to turn a blind eye to the production of ridiculous amounts of narcotics and marijuana, destined for North American markets? Would you be willing to allow militant Islamic  extremism to have a legitimized foot hold in a land that runs red with the blood of the innocent?
Before the war weary nations of the world press ahead with this idea, they really need to ask themselves a difficult question. Is the short term goal of creating stability worth years of potential religious extremism. Do they really want to go down to the crossroads and shake hands with the Devil, and make a deal were they could really lose their soul?

LiveJournal Tags: Taliban,extremism,terrorist

del.icio.us Tags: Taliban,extremism,terrorist

BuzzNet Tags: Taliban,extremism,terrorist

Related articles

• 500 Taliban Fighters Tunnel Out of Jail (patspapers.com)
• Innocent farmhand imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay for two years (calgaryherald.com)
• #Pakistan vs Taliban ? of Guts (warintel.blogspot.com)
• British casualties in Afghanistan could soar when Taliban's "fighting season" begins, fear military bosses (mirror.co.uk)
• Taliban Frees Hundreds, Including Top Leaders, In "Prison Break" In Afghanistan (minx.cc)
• Taliban prison escape 'a disaster' (mirror.co.uk)
• Taliban prison escape is 'a disaster' (independent.co.uk)