TM7,
You hit it on the head.
I don't like Ghadafi but he did cause Libya to prosper and not become a welfare state.
Ghadaffi does had some bad things about him, I think everyone can agree with that. The average Lybian never went without food or power in thier homes. Can you say that will be the same if he is ousted.
Ghadaffi was actually becoming more pro west. He could see what radicals were doing in other countries. I do not have a clue who could replace him and bring stability back to that nation. Stable governments are good for the economy.