Gervase, like you, although having come to a decision, I have plenty of doubts. Being in the minority on this forum certainly gives me pause for thought.

To pick up on one of your points;   After the gulf war, most of the provinces of Iraq rebelled against his regime. As we know, they were then abandoned by the allies, and Saddam murdered and tortured his way back into control.
If, as many think, the Iraqis welcome his overthrow and welcome their liberators, on what grounds can the muslim world feel fury?

Of course, the other dictators and Royal Houses wil be worried if a major Arab nation moves towards democracy, but who will weep for them?.
Keith.