Most of the ME states require ruthless dictators to keep them from total chaos.
I disagree with your comments on democracy and freedom. If you believe in natural rights, you would champion the cause of freedom for everyone.
You are correct, though, that benevolent dictatorship is better than nothing.
“Most of the ME states require ruthless dictators to keep them from total chaos.”
This is true, because the #1 sacrament of their religion is murder.