The biggest problem in replacing an existing order (government) was clearly pointed out by Machiavelli over 500 years ago. The order being replaced resists fiercely because they know what they are losing. The order that is going to replace is hesitating in its pursuit since they have not experienced the benefits of power.
Sadaam should have had a military tribunal and been executed. The sooner the better.
Any short term outrage will soon be disipated. Human nature is such that adjusting to the death of a leader, parent or significant other is quick and final. If this were not the case society would not go on. Memories may be alluded to but even a "bloody shirt" revenge attempt is hard to sustain.
Kill him now and kill him with 100% unanimity of the judges! This is the best gift they could give to President Bush and it would help in the upcoming election.
I totally agree with your analysis. Minimize the violence by simply doing the right thing.
Run away! Run away!!!
Saddam will walk free and return to power, with a vengeance and an alliance with Iran and nuclear weapons.
It will happen next year after the Democrats take power and cut and run. Everyone in the existing Iraqi government will hightail it out of the country faster than a CBS anchor gloating over a fraudulent document expose.
Saddam will be freed because there will be no one left in the courts to sentence him. The victorious "insurgents" will put him back in power and Hillary will establish diplomatic relations and send over her husband, the professional apologist, to apologize for all of America's evil deeds. They will turn over Bush and Rumsfield to a war crimes tribunal in the Hague.
The MSM will celebrate our return to the international community.
This is not a dream - get ready for it.