Are Sanctions the Answer in Libya?

I don’t understand how sanctions against Libya are supposed to force Gadhafi from power.  Economic sanctions hurt the very people we are trying to help, the citizens of Libya.

The people of Libya are already sufficiently pissed off with their situation to risk death in the streets for freedom.  How about we think of creative ways to support the people of Libya, rather than 1980’s style diplomacy.  Do we really think that Gadhafi cares what President Obama thinks of his horrific human rights violations?  News flash:  He ordered a 747 to be blown up.  He has been a ruthless, spineless a**hole since he has been in power.  Why the sudden indignation / feigned surprise at his brutality?

Give me a break.

Let’s figure out ways to assist in the liberation and let the people of Libya figure it out for themselves.  Maybe we will see a Saddam-like ending.