In my world history comes down to language and art. No one cares much about what battles were fought who won them and who lost them - unless there is a painting a play a song or a poem that speaks of the event.
Great art speaks a language which every intelligent person can understand. The people who call themselves modernists today speak a different language.
Every happening great and small is a parable whereby God speaks to us and the art of life is to get the message.
Of course there is no question that Libya - and the world - will be better off with Gaddafi out of power. I along with many other world leaders have embraced that goal and will actively pursue it through non-military means. But broadening our military mission to include regime change would be a mistake.