More on Libya and Obama

The US government did not appear to want to get involved in the freeing of Libya when I posted my first blog in March, 2011.  I am glad I was wrong and the US government helped NATO to overthrow the evil Gadafi regime.  At this point in time (November, 2011), it would be appropriate to send aid to the rebels in Syria, also a repressive regime run by a brutal minority, especially since the Arab League has denounced that country and since many soldiers--rank and file mostly--are deserting the army.  Does this mean we should always interfere in other countries where rebellions take place? No. We should look to see if we can effect an outcome that would be supported by the country's neighbors that would not involve our ground troops. in other words a risk reward relationship. Many worry that the regime changes in Libya, Tunisia and Egypt will lead to governments hostile to our allies there, especially Israel. Each new democracy will work to further its own interests.  Our allies should understand that and respond accordingly. The wonderful thing about the period we live in is the bounteous and free flow of information over the Internet where assertions and policies may be readily challenged.