For now, US must resist call for no-fly zone over Libya

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Author(s)	The Boston Globe editorial board
Source	The Boston Globe
Date	March 8, 2011
URL	http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/editorials/articles/2011/03/08/for_now_us_must_resist_call_for_no_fly_zone_over_libya/
Quote	A great strength of the revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt is that they were home-grown. They would have been compromised by use of American arms or will. Obama’s low-key response may have frustrated those who wish to mold the world to American contours; but it brought about a demonstrably better result: The promise of legitimate, native-born democracies. Likewise, Libyans rebelling against Khadafy’s regime will have a far greater claim to legitimacy if they can overthrow the dictator without bombing runs by American fighter jets taking off from US aircraft carriers.

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This item argues against the position United States should impose a no-fly zone on the topic 2011 Libyan uprising.