Whist waiting. This column was written on Friday and I am aware that most readers will not have it in front of them until Monday. By then, the situation in Libya could have significantly changed. Mr Gaddafi has exceeded the bounds of ignominy: in practice, he has declared war on his people. He is paying mercenaries, primarily Africans, to kill his rebel citizens. The following thoughts on a number of truths that have been ignored or not highlighted, remain, in my opinion, valid, no matter...