War? Or Not War? What's Going On?

In all honesty, I'm not sure if we need to be in Libya.

But I am concerned that this act of war has not at all been well thought out by President Obama.

Mr. Obama states that we are at war "enforcing United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973, which calls for the protection of the Libyan people." See the speech here.

In effect, we have sent men and women into war based on what the United Nations deems important--not what our President or Congress determines is in the interest of the United States.

Obama also states he is acting on behalf of the United States.

So, why have we waited so long? If protecting Libyan citizens is so important, why have we waited until thousands have been killed by Gadaffi?

Next, what is the aim of this war? Previously, Obama stated Gadaffi had to go. Now, Admiral Mullins, head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, states, "This is--certainly the goals of this campaign right now again are limited, and it isn't, it isn't about seeing him go. It's about supporting the United Nations resolution, which talked to limiting or eliminating the--his ability to kill his own people."

I guess as long as the killing stops, Gadaffi gets to stay in power--to continue the genocide at some time in the future?

Obama also seems confused about the desired end results of this campaign. While denying that he wants any "regime change", Obama stated in a phone call to Turkey that he had the

"goal of helping provide the Libyan people an opportunity to transform their country, by installing a democratic system."

Sounds like regime changing to me.

Oh, and by the way, we're "not at war", according to the White House.