What a mess, the interest in oil is behind this as Italy gets significant oil from Libya.
In addition it is a good time to show the force militarily and politically in the region,
The only thing the Muslims seem to understand is force. The problem the west has
is they are not prepared to declare total war, that would include attacking civilians
as well, the last time that was front and center was during WWII.
I would not be unhappy if we went after a number of these dictators the only problem
is the people who would take over are worse, like Iran backed administrations.
Libya is a take them out now situation, and the rest might fall in line. Some are saying
oh otherwise we would have to give up our current lifestyle. This is absolutely true.
If the society slips any further the west itself leaves itself open to social and political
unrest. Selfish or not, the west is intent on having its way in total contentment. Even
the young people are filled with the sense of entitlement.
The world is a very dangerous place right now and Libya is at least a diversion from
reality. Hypocrisy or not, gun powder sells and sells well at a time like this.