Today the New York Times reported that Colonel Qaddafi is continuing to fight back against rebel fighters in Libya. This is being done by way of a counter-offensive while rebels have sat back while diplomats met in London. Qaddafi is now attacking from the Mediterranean Sea, which brings the battle to the water for the first time during the 10 day campaign. According to the report, one of Libya's vessels was forced to beach and another was sunk. Col. Qaddafi has ignored the United Nations resolution for a cease-fire issued 12 days ago. This isn't going to bode well for him in the long run. In all likelihood, western forces are going to continue to help the rebels by air-raiding Libya until Qaddafi has nothing left to throw into the battle. Rebels have pledged that they will hold democratic elections should Qaddafi be foiled in his attempts to shut down any opposition facing him. This still points to more guidance by the western world. France and Britain are the ones forcing the issue for the most part. It seems as though the United States is there to just blow things up at this point.