[theophilusscribe]

The more favorably we treat the civilians, the easier it will be to establish a gov't later, no?

[Fledermaus]

I just hope we brought enough American flags for the Iraqi citizens to wave!

[1Old Pro]

The more favorably we treat the civilians, the easier it will be to establish a gov't later, no?

We can only hope.

[Cboldt]

The more favorably we treat the civilians, the easier it will be to establish a gov't later, no?

Not only that, people in other countries will tend to view our actions favorably, i.e. "good press." Domestically, it makes the peacniks and DEMs look like bed-wetters, and globally, it may give heart to the subjects of other oppressive regimes.