https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2011/03/09/a-libyan-no-fly-zone-is-worth-the-risks/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 13:08:58 -0400<![CDATA[If the United States is to bomb Libya, the argument must be made now, both at home and to the international community, before Qaddafi can slaughter his way to victory over the rebel movement. Such a public debate might alone deter Qaddafi from further bloodshed. But if the U.S. is to stay home, the president should explain why he is willing to accept bloodshed that does not intersect with U.S. interests. That might clearly signal to protestors that they should not count on U.S. assistance, and possibly prevent the same massacre that befell the Iraqi Kurds following the Gulf War.]]>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 18:00:53 -0500<![CDATA[Allahpundit]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2011/03/09/a-libyan-no-fly-zone-is-worth-the-risks-n81797