interesting article in the NY Times about the leading role France took in getting the international community to move forward on Libya:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/21/wo...rance.html?hpw
I have to say I now have more respect for Sarkozy. I was sure France would do nothing over Libya since that would have been the safe political move. Sarkozy's backers have major financial interests throughout North Africa and he has nothing to gain in a risky "humanitarian" gesture which could easily turn into a costly war.
Its nice to see all the major European powers: UK, France, Italy, Denmark, Spain, Belgium, Norway as well as Canada, Qatar and the USA in a concerted, decisive effort....
...hmmm, I feel someone is missing from that list 
...oh well, no one important, I'm sure...