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g jones · 07-06-2011, 18:06

With a moment to spare I thought I'd answer for my vote which was for a 'no drive zone' and supporting the Arab League and UN resolution 1973.

First reason was there was a majority international consensus. China, Russia and African Congress not in support.

Secondly i supported a no drive zone when tanks heading for Benghazi told to 'show no mercy (Gadafi)' I did not get called but I did caution the weakness of aid, particularly fleeing refugees, caution towards supporting an alternative Govt and emphasising that Gadafi could not flee with what I described as a 'Golden Passport' to a non ICC country.

The vote was at the beginning and since then the Govt have failed to assist the humanitarian issue which could have happenned - people on flimsy boats - with Gadafis tanks approaching.

I hope that gives a fair and honest answer.

07-06-2011, 18:06	#16
g jones Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,125 Liked: 14 times Rep Power: 732	Re: Why are we attacking Libya? With a moment to spare I thought I'd answer for my vote which was for a 'no drive zone' and supporting the Arab League and UN resolution 1973. First reason was there was a majority international consensus. China, Russia and African Congress not in support. Secondly i supported a no drive zone when tanks heading for Benghazi told to 'show no mercy (Gadafi)' I did not get called but I did caution the weakness of aid, particularly fleeing refugees, caution towards supporting an alternative Govt and emphasising that Gadafi could not flee with what I described as a 'Golden Passport' to a non ICC country. The vote was at the beginning and since then the Govt have failed to assist the humanitarian issue which could have happenned - people on flimsy boats - with Gadafis tanks approaching. I hope that gives a fair and honest answer.