this morning on one of the network news show a former marine said the release of bergdahl - with years and years of back pay - before his hearing even took place has "whitewash" written all over it.
this morning on one of the network news show a former marine said the release of bergdahl - with years and years of back pay - before his hearing even took place has "whitewash" written all over it.
I don't know if Bergdahl actually deserted, but if it were my call to make, I'd be merciful about it. Sure, investigate it and figure out what really happened. But understand that his opportunity to defend is hurt by the long period of time that has passed, and let that inform the decision of whether there is evidence beyond a reasonable doubt. And, even if there is, count his time as a captive as time served. The whole point of punishment is deterrence, and the idea of being held as a POW by a bunch of nutjobs who could torture you or behead you on a whim should be ample deterrence, without an additional layer of punishment.
this morning on one of the network news show a former marine said the release of bergdahl - with years and years of back pay - before his hearing even took place has "whitewash" written all over it.
I doubt he'll ever come to a Court Martial, at least a publicly aired one.
With all of the disastrous policies of the Obama administration finally coming home to roost, the last thing Obama can afford is to have people be reminded that he traded 5 high level terrorist leaders for an army deserter who has written a bunch of hate America rhetoric.
Apparently under our current Commander in Chief, it's ok to desert in a war zone as long and you do it because you hate America.