Libya

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Originally Posted by Words

I don't understand the question.

''Does Libya need our help?''

What 'help' exactly are we talking about and, more importantly, are we sure it's the 'help' the majority of Libyans want? When someone can answer those questions - and I doubt that any one person on this site can - then I'll be in a position to decide.

Words

I understand your view of the structure of the poll question. However, you might be waiting a long time for Libyians to have the right to free speech outside of those that support (or fear, thus state agreement) the present dictatorship. And, I'm guessing tht queer Libyans are not going to rush to the Planet any time soon.

There are several organizations that do protect and keep secret the identity of Libyan rebel supporters in an attempt to get information out to the rest of the world. It is this very element of the oppression of rights to free speech and to assembly that is needed if we are ever going to hear what the majority of Libyans want.

I do have some contact with 2 families from Libya. No, they certainly do not represent the entire country. But they have given me some new perspectives to consider (including quite a few myths about th role of oil and US interests that we seem to swallow, especially in the left and progressive political realm). Yes, this does influence my support for this revolution and US involvement as well as a better understanding of how young rebel women are experiencing some kind of role in political and social structures emerging in Libya and throughout the region.

This is difficult, as I have a hard time appearing to agree with some GOP right-wingers. but, I have never let affiliational prejudice stop me from researching and considering new stances.

I have much more to learn