Edge on Demand: Should Bergdahl Be Charged With Desertion?

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Former prisoner of war Bowe Bergdahl, charged with desertion. Β The soldier went missing in 2009 after leaving his army base in eastern Afghanistan. Β Bergdahl was held by the Taliban for five years before being released as part of a prisoner exchange in 2014. Β Now, he faces the possibility of spending the rest of his life in a military prison.

The circumstances of Bergdahl’s departure remain a mystery. Β Some members of his platoon criticized him, labeling him a deserter. Β Former Army Sergeant Josh Korder served with Bergdahl. Β He says that a life sentence is deserved.

“I don’t think that he should get any kind of forgiveness for time served,” said Korder. Β “I heard that at one point. Β They said maybe he’s going to get forgiveness for five years time served. Β In my opinion, that’s kind of like his punishment for abandoning us in Afghanistan like he did. Β If they say it’s life in prison, I really hope that he serves the sentence.”

Bergdahl now faces a military procedure similar to a grand jury, deciding whether charges are appropriate. Β He could then face court martial proceedings similar to a trial. Β Bergdahl is currently on active duty at an administrative job in Texas.

So do you think Bergdahl should be charged with desertion?

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