If Saddam was imprisoned instead of put to death would he eventually pull a Mandela?

[Somini]

Mr Khan said:

Somini said:

Mr Khan said:
Saddam wasn't a monster, he was just ahead of the curve. If only he had been allowed to live...

He would then do what....

There's a pop/nerd culture reference in my post somewhere.

lol i had to read that a COUPLE of times before i saw what you meant. English is not my first language so excuse moi :D