Weak post Teribus, as Gadaffi's Libya was the best, in terms of caring for his people, amongst Arab states.

Gadaffi was hated by other Arab leaders because of these policies.

As far as mercenaries go....I did not claim that "they did not exist"
You have stated catagorically that they were brought in "to shoot civilians."

Gadaffi has stated that there were a few civilian deaths during the protests.....he says around ten, I have seen nothing to disprove that figure and it is insignificant compared to the numbers killed in other Arab States.

Or the numbers killed in air strikes.