blog 15

Blog 15

Ghosh, Bobby. "Gaddafi's Last Stand." Time Magazine 3/7/2011: n. pag. Web. 12 Apr 2011.

I read “Gaddafi's Last Stand” from Time Magazine for my research on the civil war in Libya. This article really outlines the heinous and tyrannical recent actions of Libya's long running dictator Muammar Qaddafi. In response to the peaceful demonstrations and talks of revolution, Qaddafi acted with “bluster, belligerence and blood” by sending military force to break up the protests. Many were killed in the situation. To further ensure his reputation as an oppressive dictator, Qaddafi then proceeded to completely shut out the world's media, shrouding the entire situation in a mystery. This “slaughter” of his own people should be unacceptable in today's society. I am convinced that Qaddafi is entirely insane. He is power hungry and has no regard for the citizens of his country. “I am a warrior. I am not going to leave this land, and I will die here as a martyr.” These are the words of a crazy man who considers himself to be way more important and powerful than he is. I mean its Libya. I can almost guarantee that half of the people in the United States of America can not locate Libya on a map. Of course, this is just an opinion, not an actual fact. The situation in Libya is a complete mess. Muammar Qaddafi has promised that he will resist takeover until his last man stands. He can't be reasoned with because he is insane.