Bergdahl

8zeros · 06-02-2014, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BHalbrooks

Them taking up their previous positions in Al-Qaida. These were heavy hitters with the Taliban dude.

Perhaps my sarcasm was too subtle?

Zane · 06-03-2014, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 8zeros

Perhaps my sarcasm was too subtle?

You forgot to use your sarcasm font.

RWhisenand · 06-03-2014, 08:08 PM

Every day I travel to work I pass a billboard with a picture of Bergdahl on it. This billboard is complete with a support website and the POW MIA emblem on the lower right corner. I never gave it too much thought about the circumstances on how the guy was captured, wasn't that much of an issue until recently, at least in my world. Anyway regardless of his beliefs, he is an American soldier and was serving in a combat zone overseas. Should we leave him? Should we only rescue those with beliefs we agree with? Did he desert? I don't know but it certainly looks as if he did. Is he entitled to a court martial when he returns? I believe so if the evidence supports it.

I think the core question is whether we leave known POW's in a combat zone, or try and get them returned to their home regardless of the circumstances.

06-03-2014, 08:08 PM	#3
RWhisenand Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Rob Location: Nevada Posts: 798 Trading: (7)	Re: Bergdahl Every day I travel to work I pass a billboard with a picture of Bergdahl on it. This billboard is complete with a support website and the POW MIA emblem on the lower right corner. I never gave it too much thought about the circumstances on how the guy was captured, wasn't that much of an issue until recently, at least in my world. Anyway regardless of his beliefs, he is an American soldier and was serving in a combat zone overseas. Should we leave him? Should we only rescue those with beliefs we agree with? Did he desert? I don't know but it certainly looks as if he did. Is he entitled to a court martial when he returns? I believe so if the evidence supports it. I think the core question is whether we leave known POW's in a combat zone, or try and get them returned to their home regardless of the circumstances. __________________ No function well beer without.