France and Italy should save Libyans
Any American intervention in Libya will raise the accusation that the imperialist Americans are trying to control Libya's vast oil resources. As such, President Barack Obama has been wise not to intervene militarily, despite the Libyan rebels are being slaughtered by Gaddafi's African mercenaries. But if all other nations stand by, Gaddafi will crush the opposition in the same way Burma's military junta crushed the popular revolt in that Asian country. As such, the international community will have to find a way out from this impasse. One solution will be to prod France and Italy to send a joint military contingent to stop the massacre of Libyans by Gaddafi's forces. A joint Franco-Italian contingent will be enough to defeat Gaddafi's mercenaries. Once Gaddafi is defeated, the United Nations should organise a general election and help the country to build democratic institutions. This way, Libya will be liberated without any American intervention.
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