That did worry me somewhat but he did use that power responsibly until now.
Yeah, and Hitler used his power responsibly until he did irresponsible things. Not to say that Chavez is the next Hitler, but this is just what happens when one guy gets in the position where nothing will ever or can ever oppose him.
If I didn't I wouldn't have much reason to hate Pinochet and call Bush a war criminal.
So you were fine with Hugo Chavez, but then he decides to temporarily ban the sale of alcohol over a holiday and you want him thrown out on his ass through a coup?
Sorry, but I'm not exactly buying the idea that that's because you're so concerned about the Venezualan people.