Where are Mideast fliers?

Sat., March 26, 2011

Libya’s Gadhafi came to power in a coup and has maintained it through rigid control of the army for decades. Everyone knows that he is a brutal dictator who savages his people if they dare to protest.

The U.N. dithers and debates endlessly. Now the Arab League has voted in favor of a “no fly zone.” Whoopee! Such bold action?! Egypt, Jordan and Iran all have fighter jets with well-trained pilots. Other Gulf countries have them as well. Why don’t they get off their duffs and do the “no fly zone” themselves and help wrest control from a bloody dictator next door?

Neither the USA or Europe should have to risk personnel or aircraft in the Middle East when the Gulf countries should do it for themselves.

Roger Walters

Spokane

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