NATO'S High Moral Stance on Libya

One might question NATO's concern over civilians' safety and rights in Libya as does Dennis Kucinich, a U.S. Democratic Representative from the state of Ohio.

But then we can question US record which is one of the focus points of this entire blog regarding its use of Cluster Bombs and the long term concerns over their victims.

With the UK being a leading member of the NATO manoeuver in Libya we may also question it's credibility in particular when BP admits 'lobbying UK over Libya prisoner transfer scheme but not Lockerbie bomber'. For more on this see:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/energy/oilandgas/7892112/BP-admits-lobbying-UK-over-Libya-prisoner-transfer-scheme-but-not-Lockerbie-bomber.html

The moral dilema can be seen more poignantly when viewed in historical terms. Take a look at these opinions below:


NATO responsible for civilian deaths in Libya: U.S. congressman
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-08/24/c_131069829.htm


The cluster bomb controversy
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/2912617.stm


The Tet Offensive's parallels to Afghanistan
http://english.aljazeera.net/indepth/opinion/2011/08/2011818133456460387.html

"If you dig down deep enough one finds that all conflicts have their root in natural resource allocation with layers of human emotion and passion to fuel the fire. Often times what a war’s stated purpose and cause isn’t really what it is all about."

A quote from Ship Bright, the Principal of BrightNGOsolutions offering consulting services to Philanthropists who desire to leverage their philanthropic dollars for the greater good as well as to nonprofit/NGO organizations on board development, mission focus, strategic planning, and fundraising. Ship can be contacted at brightngosolutions@gmail.com

CNN iReports, Live History of Cluster Bombs

CNN's iReports are a great outlet for peoples observations and comments on the world we live in and the misery our politicians create. Cluster Bombs get little global publicity unlike land mines despite there being millions more of them. Please view the submissions of a wide range of global contributers at:

http://ireport.cnn.com/search/ireports?q=cluster+bomb

These reports include more by Samantha Bolton the winner of first CNN iReport Award:

CNN iReport Awards - Clearing cluster bombs on the Ho Chi Minh Trail
http://ireportawards.cnn.com/2010/nominees/9/