The world overall would be a much better place had Hussein remained in power. There was probably a catastrophe in waiting when he kicked the bucket but I doubt it would have completely and totally destabilized the region and engendered further hatred of the US.
Money Shot: "Saddam Hussein did not knock down the world trade centers, In case you don't know, I'm sure you do know that"
The world overall would be a much better place had Hussein remained in power. There was probably a catastrophe in waiting when he kicked the bucket but I doubt it would have completely and totally destabilized the region and engendered further hatred of the US.