Libya

I have watched multiple videos on Libya and the rebellion. I have gotten a good sense of what is going on there now. The majority of the population is trying to overthrow their dictator, Gaddafi. They have been inspired by the revolutions of their two neighboring countries and want their own peace and rights. The bbc had a great video interview on an everyday construction worker who was about to join the rebel forces to stop Gaddafi. The way the BBC portrayed him was very interesting. He did not seem like a hot headed man that was out for revenge. He was even referred to as a very nice and light hearted man. However, when he is asked if he has any doubts about joining the rebels he is strong and tells of the struggles that his family had to go through because of Gaddafi. His brothers were also apart of the rebel forces and his 17 year old brother was shot in the arm a month ago. However, instead of talking about how he is scared he quotes his mother telling him and his brothers, "you either live as a man or die as a man, whichever of you dies it's worth you dying for Libya." These are the most inspirational words that I have heard. It shows that they truly believe in what they are fighting for and that the fighting is just and there is almost no other alternative than to fight. However, even though the Rebels have the heart they are really lacking supplies especially with the arms embargo with foreign nations. Overall, there is a general push to get Gaddafi out of power and there has already been talk of Gaddafi trying to reason with the rebels by saying that he would get out of power if they let him and his family go free with their wealth in tact. The rebels denied this offer on the fact that it would not give Gaddafi enough punishment. There has been talk of creating a no fly zone over Libya but to be honest I do not know what this is all about. Is the UN discussing this as a commercial no fly zone for the safety of travelers or a military no fly zone to help control the skies?