According to President Obama, the decision to bomb Libya was because Colonel Muammar Ghadafi’s regime threatened “our interests and our values,” as well as “our common humanity and our common security.” But is that really the reason? And is it a good reason? It’s an important question to ponder because regardless of whether someone endorses or opposes war, no one can deny the importance of understanding “Why war?” Continue reading →
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Bombing Libya is unrelated to any threat to the US
Posted on April 4, 2011 by Charles V. Pena
According to President Obama, the decision to bomb Libya was because Colonel Muammar Ghadafi’s regime threatened “our interests and our values,” as well as “our common humanity and our common security.” But is that really the reason? And is it a good reason? It’s an important question to ponder because regardless of whether someone endorses or opposes war, no one can deny the importance of understanding “Why war?” Continue reading →