Did We Create a Bigger Monster in Libya?

Now the transitional government in Libya is telling the world that Sharia law will be the law of the land in this newly liberated country. I thought I heard the words "democracy" and "freedom" as justification for taking out Gaddafi. It looks like Eqypt is also heading toward a Sharia government as well. What consequences will this have on the ME overall and will the world be a safer place? I wonder how the women of Libya and Egypt feel about this since their "rights" will be few and far between. Will people like Hillary Clinton speak out about this or does she believe a country ruled by a radical ideology is better than one ruled by a dictator?

Not everyone looks at democracy with our eyes. Just because they have Sharia law does not make a nation a monster. Rather,I think the monsters are born through belief systems that become twisted through self-serving interpretations. Let's face it. Some of he worst and most difficult to understand are waged in the name of the almighty

The Arab Spring is starting to remind me of the Soviet takeover of Russia. Sure the Tsar was bad, but the solution is worse.

Who thought I would be supporting Assad against the Syrian fundamentalist rabble? It just seems the liberal secular parties in the revolt aren't as well organized as the Muslim Brotherhood. In Egypt right now, I am hoping the military can hold off the elections for as long as possible.

Rockdoc Franz wrote: Not everyone looks at democracy with our eyes. Just because they have Sharia law does not make a nation a monster. Rather,I think the monsters are born through belief systems that become twisted through self-serving interpretations. Let's face it. Some of he worst and most difficult to understand are waged in the name of the almighty

Would you feel the same way if you were a woman in Libya? Or what if you were gay or a Christian (or any other religion)?

Sharia law is subject to interpetation. In Afghanistan, Women have to be completely covered and can't even have their eyes exposed. In Turkey, women can get away with a head scarf. In many countries, women can drive, but not in Saudi Arabia. Hopefully the Libyans take a mild view.

Libya? Just wait till we pull out of Iraq and watch what happens.

CynicalBill wrote:

Rockdoc Franz wrote: Not everyone looks at democracy with our eyes. Just because they have Sharia law does not make a nation a monster. Rather,I think the monsters are born through belief systems that become twisted through self-serving interpretations. Let's face it. Some of he worst and most difficult to understand are waged in the name of the almighty

Would you feel the same way if you were a woman in Libya?

Abu Dhabi also operates under Sharia law. I'm not a Sharia law scholar, but I am a thoughtful observer. Mothers go fully covered in the mall right next to their daughters who are dressed just as revealing as our daughters in the US. Then I can go to Jubiala in Saudi Arabia and not see a woman in the streets. They are not allowed to leave the house there. It has nothing to do with law and everything to do with how Islam is practiced.

SS109 wrote: Sharia law is subject to interpetation. In Afghanistan, Women have to be completely covered and can't even have their eyes exposed. In Turkey, women can get away with a head scarf. In many countries, women can drive, but not in Saudi Arabia. Hopefully the Libyans take a mild view.

That is not Sharia law doing. That is Islam practice differences. I'm seeing huge changes in Saudi now too in terms of women working instead of being banned from school and work. Again, that is because they are relaxing their strict interpretation of Islam.

Tell you what. I'll ask my Saudi friends tomorrow for an explanation of the differences. And just so you know, our view of the Muslim brotherhood is severely distorted by western propaganda. My discussion a last week with an Arab friend revealed that the Muslim brotherhood is actually a collection of intellectuals more inclined for relaxation of Islamc tenants than tightening them along the lines of the Taliban.

Conservation Voice wrote: Libya? Just wait till we pull out of Iraq and watch what happens.

Agreed.