Tareq, Libyan-American, Impassioned Plea to President Obama
Below is a letter from a Libyan-American, Tareq, written to President Barack Obama and exposing the fact that Obama will not move demonstrably against the tyrant Mohammar al-Qaddafi in even the smallest way. It show's that he instead is refusing to recognize the legitimate Traditional National Council of Libya, which has a stated goal of a free Libya that respects human rights.
Dear Mr. President
4 years ago, I was filled with hope. When I learned of you, I saw a That was 4 years ago. As a Libyan American who just returned from Mr. President, I saw with my own eyes the death, torture and heartache Mr. President, 4 years ago I was filled with hope. Today, I plan to A man who loves America and Libya as you would love a father and mother, Tareq
man of convictions who would do the right thing regardless of
political fallout. With hope in hand, I campaigned for you, donated to
your campaign, defended you and debated countless people about the
benefit of getting you into the White House. When you were
inaugurated, I was filled with pride.
Libya, I find myself in the position of wishing McCain was our leader.
With regards to Libya, he has proven himself a leader.
that is happening in Libya. Each day that passes, Gaddafi kills more
and more Libyans while you carry on pondering options. I am not even
talking about military options, which while I am not a military
expert, I am confused by the talk of complexity, being that Ronald
Reagan successfully bombed Gaddafi into submission in 1986. I am
talking of real moral support that requires no risk to American lives
or wealth. Recognize the Transitional National Council, a group of
outstanding Libyan citizens that have a stated goal of a free
democratic Libya that respects human rights. This is not only good for
Libya, but for America too, after all, Gaddafi has on numerous
occasions killed American citizens (Pan Am, Germany, Austria and
numerous other instances). By continuing to ignore the National
Council as the legitimate governing organization of Libya (we Libyans
recognize it), you are by default continuing to recognize and
legitimize Gaddafi, contrary to your statements that he must go. When
your Secretary of State says we must have the UN leading the effort,
which we all know will never happen, your government is only
encouraging Gaddafi, who is crazy but not ignorant to world inaction.
go support the people of Libya and with me I carry a message that real
support from the U.S. is hopeless.
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