Opinion

Clearing out Khadafy: Libya’s leap to freedom

The Issue: Moammar Khadafy’s crumbling reign as rebels and NATO troops take over Libya.

The Libyans are rejoicing, but little do they know (“Libya: What To Do Now,” Amir Taheri, PostOpinion, Aug. 24).

Who are these insurgents, and what is the real motive behind the uprising?

Being liberated from one man to be controlled by another entity is not a change, only a transfer of power and illusory freedom.

Seydou Dia

Brooklyn

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I look forward to seeing the name of Libya’s former despot printed on a Tripoli indictment.

May the trial be short and sweet.T. King

Manhattan

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Americans shouldn’t be so quick to give President Obama credit for the overthrow of Col. Moammar Khadafy.

Obama only makes decisions that he perceives as personally beneficial. When things go well, he takes credit. When things go awry, he blames others.

In Libya, Obama relinquished US command of NATO forces to Britain and France, so that he could blame those countries in case of failure.

Since NATO was successful, Obama will claim credit with his “leading from behind” rhetoric.Elio Valenti

Brooklyn

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With change in Tripoli imminent, the interim government must rid Libya of tyranny by creating a society based on equality, justice, liberty and freedom.

As a Muslim-American, I believe that these principles are essential to shaping a prosperous and fair society.

The Libyan people should take all measures necessary to prevent another Khadafy by laying the foundation for a free, fair and democratic society. Azhar Hussain

Plano, Texas

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If George W. Bush were in power, he and the Republicans would take credit for Libya being freed from Khadafy. But being that Obama did it, the Republicans can’t give him any credit.

It’s time to tune out the maniacs on the far right.

Edward Drossman

Manhattan