Abdicate is probably the smartest thing we could do.
Where's the 'end game' on this one. Will the UN forces sit as referees for the duration of the conflict- no matter how long it takes?
What will the aftermath look like? Do you know?
Who will be the new leader in Libya- give me a name and the name of the party he'll lead.
Does fighting tyranny mean that democracy will follow?
If by advocating our roll as world leader you mean to let our allies pull the trigger first for a change, then so be it. Let them deal with the responsibilities and CONSEQUENCES of being the world's policemen.