Hot Topic - U.S. Involvement in Libya


Revolution in Libya

Should NATO Really Be Involved with Libya? As Americans, we need more information and understanding of the conflict in Libya. We have been involved in two major wars for over 10 years. Is it really our responsibility to provide for all of the Middle East?
By Stephanie Tepper, The Lance, Linganore High School, Frederick, MD – 4/28/2011
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Youth in Libya Take a Stance. In a country where freedom is a given, most teenagers forget that other countries do not allow the same independence that America does. Yet, the youth in Libya decided that it was their turn to assert their own opinions.
By Elizabeth Morris, Cougar News, Mount Mansfield Union High School, Jericho, VT – 4/20/2011
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Leave Libya in Peace. I agree that they need aid, and I wish that we were the country to give it to them, but I don't think that we are. First of all, our country is more than $14 trillion dollars in debt. If we can't fix our own country, how are we supposed to do so for someone else?
By Anna Conner, Clarion, Cleveland High School, Portland, OR – 4/15/2011
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Libya Revolution Not Moving Swiftly. Revolution. It's a powerful word resounding through the Middle East. From Tunisia to Egypt, governments have tumbled with the power of the people. However, one revolution is not progressing as swiftly—the country of Libya.
By Krysten Purkey, Seaman Clippe, Seaman High School, Topeka, KS – 4/14/2011
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Arming The Rebels in Libya. Even if there are risks of Al Qaeda members being part of the rebels in Libya, some think they still need the help. Many Americans are against our involvement all together in Libya but still believe the least we can do while we are they is help them.
By Megan Jones, The Roundtable, Higley High School, Gilbert, AZ – 4/12/2011
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Student Who Lived in Libya Speaks Out. Alasad lived in Libya for about seven years. With all that is going on in Libya, it is important to remember that it is an actual country with people like Alasad who live there. The U.S. doesn't want to get fully involved, but there's no doubt they need help.
By Dalice Ballou, The Paw's Print, Corbin High School, Corbin, KY – 4/11/2011
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Libya and Democracy

Libya's Problems Are Its Own. A strong country is born out of its struggles and previous errors, and it grows stronger every time it's own people triumph over their dilemmas.

By Merve Karan, The Jacket Buzz, Starkville High School, Starkville , MS - 3/31/2001 .

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Gadhafi Could Remain in Power. Even with military forces in Libya, Gadhafi could remain in power for quite some time, especially considering that the mission is more of a mandate ordered by the U.N. to protect innocent civilians.

By Dave Walker, The Southside Hive, Southside High School, Elmira, NY - 3/28/2011 .

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Libya and Politics

Libya Revolution Should Help Women. People should focus more on directing leaders in politics to enforce a greater gender quotas. There is hope that Libya will be able to help their women, and not only theirs but all the world's women.

By Shabaka Verna, El Aguila, Benito Juarez High School, Chicago, IL - 3/25/2011 .

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Did U.S. Act on Its Own in Libya? Many believe that President Obama issued this attack, which many believe will lead the United States into entering the war in Libya. This has not been proven true as the United Nations was planning this attack prior to when President Obama made his speech.

By Victoria L., The Signet, Pennsville Memorial High Schoo, Pennsville, NJ - 3/25/2011 .

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Gadhafi in Fight for Life; Rebels Make Advances in Libya's Civil War. Gadhafi has the ability to wipe out the rebels with his superior firepower, including air raids and naval power. Many foreign leaders worry that Gadhafi will attempt to bomb the rebels out of major oil towns.

By Cara Ashburn, Cry of the Hawk, North Harford High School, Pylesville, MD - 3/18/2011 .

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Libya Fights for Democracy. Libyan citizens are protesting to overthrow their leader. The "civil war" was initiated when Gadhafi told his supporters to defend him and to go to the streets and fight the protesters.

By Calen Lee, Athens Oracle, Athens Drive High School, Raleigh, NC - 3/15/2011 .

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Politics and War

Opposing Views about Libya – Intervene to Save Lives. U.S. intervention in Libya should be with the purpose to prevent any more casualties. Without foreign intervention, what's to stop Gadhafi from killing off the rest of the protestors?

By Tyler Miller, Eye of the Tiger, Roseville High School in Roseville, CA – 2/28/2011 .

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Opposing Views about Libya – Let Them Fight It Out. Taking into account past events and effects of intervention, it is clear that the correct course of action for the UN and America is simple: Let them fight it out.

By Aarif Masani, Eye of the Tiger, Roseville High School in Roseville, CA – 2/28/2011 .

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