Reuters reports that the Ugandans seem willing to host Muammar Gaddafi--"like anyone else"--if he seeks asylum. Uganda is more stable and the living probably is more agreeable there than in nearby Zimbabwe.

We do need somewhere to send dictators into exile these days. Switzerland some years ago decided not to play that role any more. In a place like Uganda, the terms of asylum could provide the host country with income (assuming applicants are allowed to take away some of their loot), prevent extradition as long as the former dictator behaves himself and save the dictator's home country a great deal of bloodshed by bringing about a peaceful end to his rule.

The "modalities", as diplomats call the details of an agreement, would have to be worked out, but as of now Uganda seems a good prospect for the retirement location of choice for Col. Gaddafi. Might not the same become true for other dictators on the world scene who need a little push to quit their posts?

Of course, in the meantime, the NATO allies (plus the air force of Qatar) need to increase the military pressure substantially, it would appear from news stories today. Exile is not Gaddafi's first choice; victory is.