I just gotta say that Obama has no easy task navigating the ME/NA situations. We don't want to damage relationships with our allies, so we are very cautious. We do want to see democracy flower, but are concerned that Islamists will take the opportunity to hijack the revolutions (see Iraq '79). Several countries are using force against their people (Egypt - a little, Tunisia - a little, Yemen - getting stronger, Iraq - very sad to see, Bahrain - with the help of the Saudis given the Shiite Question, Libya - full on assault). In the case of Libya, its full on and we must put a stop to the unequal footing between the govt and the rebels. Europe needed to take the lead on this.
Therefor, Obama has been fairly quiet, not being the first to express concern or demand change. He has said those things though, so his position is fairly clear. But what is he willing to do about it?
He let France and Britain take the lead on the response to Libya. I think this is the best thing he has done since being in office. Instead of trying to steamroll it, he let our allies take the lead, express their foreign policy in their backyard (Mediterranean), and play a supporting role. Even the Arab League got their toes wet and that's supposed to be the dictators club (or was that the human rights council?).
I am applauding Obama.