[killer_carlson]

(on Piers Morgan who I really like the more I watch him) I saw an interview with a former US general and he put it really plain language.

To paraphrase:

A no fly zone is a strategy to accomplish a mission, it is not a mission in and of itself. What the goal of this coalition is, has not been made clear or well publicized. Without having a clear goal well explained and clearly communicated, one of the bigger risks is "mission creep" where the mission grows and changes. Mission creep has been one of the larger criticisms of Afghanistan and Iraq within US critics.

He also said that there is a tremendous importance on diplomatic streams right now to ensure that the end game is clear from the get go and the freedom fighters/rebels are clear on what the international committment and end game is as well.

So in terms of the no fly zone, consider it a strategy of a larger mission which is still being worked out. Anticipate more disclosure to follow.