As of March 22, 2011 the United States, along with the United Nations Security Council, made the decision to stop Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi and his supporters from their attacks against rebels in Libya by establishing a no-fly zone. Although the Obama Administration was skeptical to enter into a potentially long and complex war, the United States informed Qaddafi to begin a cease-fire or Qaddafi and his supporters would face military action from the United States and its allies. All initiate objectives, in regards to the no-fly zone, have almost been accomplished but Qaddafi and his supporters have shown no signs of stopping their attacks on the cities controlled by the rebels. The United States has also experienced mechanical problems which led to a crash of an American warplane.
Other than the United Nations influence, the United States had no direct reason for entering into the problems concerning Libya. Although the situation is problematic, it is not the responsibility of the United States to enter into yet another [potential] war. With troops already in Afghanistan and Iraq, not to mention the problems already within the United States, should we really be heading out to get involved in yet another issue involving a country other than our own? Although being a part of the United Nations, and one of the leading world powers, gives some responsibility to the United States to help solve some of issues of the world and protect other humans (other than American citizens) from these strong fighting forces, it is not the United States’ job to be the world police.
With already facing a national deficit, hurting economy and the war in Iraq, on top of the temporary aid being given to Japan, the United States cannot afford to pile something else onto the list. The United States needs to focus attention on patching up Japan, getting the economy back to prospering, getting troops out of Iraq and Afghanistan, and eliminating the national deficit. Before trying to fly, you need to first learn to walk. Although the national leaders are doing the best they can and probably as best as anyone else might do, it is time the United States and government officials learn the balance of life. The protection of the Untied States, its citizens, and everything it represents is on the line.
The editorial I would like to comment on is Lisa Blomberg's "Libya: Should We Be There?" In Lisa's blog she talks about how the United States shouldn't be in Libya since we have our own national problems to take care of. Lisa Blomberg comments on how the United States has no responsibility for what is happening in Libya since the nation doesn't need to part of another possible war. There are many problems that the US has to resolve. The national deficit, hurting economy, war in Iraq, and the help being given to Japan are issues that need to be resolved before heading out and bringing on another problem.I agree with her point of view regarding this issue. Obama needs to see that this nation can't solve all the problems the world comes too. There's only so much the United States can do at a time and to be able to help others it has to fix itself first because then what use are we for others.
ReplyDeleteEven though Obama may have good reasons to be over there it has to be noted that at the moment it may not be the brighest idea. Who knows when our economy will be in good stand or when the war in Iraq will finally end so with another possible war the nation might just go into chaos.