Muammar al-Gaddafi, the still-reigning dictator of Libya, has provided not only poignant political drama, but also international entertainment with his personal oddities.

While his autocratic atrocities have shocked audiences around the world, many of his lifestyle choices simply confuse people.

The opinion editors felt it important to disclose this despotic man’s habits to our readers.

First, it should be mentioned that Gaddafi staunchly refuses to travel without his body guards. This does not seem noteworthy, until one realizes that this is a woman-only elite corp. Gender discrimination? Human resources crisis?

In 2009, Gaddafi visited Italy and again publicly displayed his particular affinity for the female gender when he requested a meeting with 700 Italian women. Wanting to “save European women,” Gaddafi reached out to this audience.

Furthermore, Gaddafi’s preference is exemplified in his Ukrainian nurse, without whom he will not leave the confines of his home. At least he is consistent in his commitment to women.

Gaddafi’s sleeping arrangements are also peculiar. Refusing to sleep in occidental comfort, Gaddafi requests a tent in an outdoors area regardless of where he is staying.

When visiting the U. N. headquarters in New York in 2009, he was denied sleeping rights in Central Park, so instead, attempted to sleep in a tent on an estate in Bedford, New York. Donald Trump, whose company owned the property, had him removed.

That was not the only eyebrow-raising antic of his visit to the U.N. His suggestions before the General Assembly included a request to rename the Security Council as the “Terror Council.” To express his rejection of the founding document, Gaddafai through the U. N.’s Charter at a wall during this same address.

Perhaps he felt his green book provides better guidelines and principles.

In conclusion, despite Gaddafi’s laughable “quirks,” his refusal to step down at the behest of his own nation is inexcusable. It is time his 42 year reign and embarrassing public decorum, or lack thereof, come to an end.

Adriana Martinez, editor, is a political science, public policy, French and history major. Michael Dearman, associate opinion editor, is a philosophy and political science double major. Martinez can be reached for comments or questions at [email protected]. Dearman can be reached for comments or questions at [email protected].