The reaction to his release has an odd. Someone emailed and asked if the administration timed the release to draw attention away from the Veterans Administration and some question whether the white house broke the law. And on top of that they negotiated with terrorists. Some immediately began to question sergeant bergdahls patriotism calling him a traitor and turn coat who walked away from combat. That military mantra, no man left behind that we have heard so much we have not heard much in the last few days, from many who openly supported going to war in afghanistan and iraq and claim to support the troops. Why is that . Why are we so concerned with how Bowe Bergdahl went missing than how he was saved. I dont think he was a deserter and i dont think anyone knows for sure except him. He is an american, a war veteran and sergeant who does not deserve to be left behind. As an american im happy he is safe and happy for his family. Im going to refrain from blaming the victim. In america, it
Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl is released by the taliban. But what happened to the idea that we dont negotiate with terrorists . And should he get a heroes welcome . Well look at both sides. Tweet us using askdon. But first a few words about sergeant Bowe Bergdahl. The reaction to his release has an odd. Someone emailed and asked if the administration timed the release to draw attention away from the Veterans Administration and some question whether the white house broke the law. And on top of that they negotiated with terrorists. Some immediately began to question sergeant bergdahls patriotism calling him a traitor and turn coat who walked away from combat. That military mantra, no man left behind that we have heard so much we have not heard much in the last few days, from many who openly supported going to war in afghanistan and iraq and claim to support the troops. Why is that . Why are we so concerned with how Bowe Bergdahl went missing than how he was saved. I dont think he was a deserte
Was under orders not to talk about him but can now speak his mind freely. Reporter Bowe Bergdahl enlisted in the army in 2008. The next year he was deployed to afghanistan. Then on june 30th, 2009, Officials Say bergdahl was captured. The details into exactly how that happened remain murky. Some soldiers who served in his platoon say he deserted, he just walked off the combat outpost in a remote region of afghanistan. For nearly five years Bowe Bergdahl remained a prisoner of war believed to be held by members of a network affiliated with the al qaeda. His captures released videos of the soldier. The first on july 19, 2009. Its unclear whether his remarks were scripted by his captors. Scared i wont be able to go home. Reporter bergdahls father spoke out publicly about his son on may 6, 2011 releasing a video on youtube. Asking his sons captors to release him. We ask that your nation diligently help our son be freed from his captivity. Reporter may 2012 the u. S. Government acknowledged
A taliban group. What he said before this disappearing in a letter home that was sharply critical of american policy. Then theres the trade of five Guantanamo Bay detainees. Whether the Obama Administration broke the law in making the deal. And is sending out mixed messages about the whole thing. Well talk about it all tonight. Youll hear from all sides including a soldier who served with Bowe Bergdahl who says he was under orders not to talk about him but can now speak his mind freely. Reporter Bowe Bergdahl enlisted in the army in 2008. The next year he was deployed to afghanistan. Then on june 30th, 2009, Officials Say bergdahl was captured. The details into exactly how that happened remain murky. Some soldiers who served in his platoon say he deserted, he just walked off the combat outpost in a remote region of afghanistan. For nearly five years Bowe Bergdahl remained a prisoner of war believed to be held by members of a network affiliated with the al qaeda. His captures released v