Bergdahl: Hero or Traitor

Here is the video of Bergdahl's release (May 31, 2014)

Over the weekend, Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, was released from nearly five years of Taliban captivity. CNN's Holly Yan, wrote this morning, "Bergdahl was handed over to the United States in exchange for the release of five prisoners held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba" (Yan). She also said, "Both Democrats and Republicans have criticized the deal, including the fact that the Obama administration failed to notify Congress 30 days in advance, as required by law" (Yan). Okay, I can understand wanting to negotiate with terrorists. We, as a nation, will only gain more enemies if we continue to declare War on Terror. However, the Guantanamo detainees could still be a major security threat. Oren Dorell, of USA Today, said "the Guantanamo detainees would be prevented from traveling or harming U.S. interests for a year" (Dorell). So, after a year, these men could travel and harm where I live. That makes me feel really safe. Plus, the Obama administration broke the law, and did not notify "Congress 30 days in advance" (Yan). It seems to me that there are many holes needed to be filled in.

Here's the real twist. According to Sgt. Matt Vierkant, a member of Bergdahl's platoon, "Bowe Bergdahl deserted during a time of war, and his fellow Americans lost their lives searching for him" (Vierkant). According to his fellow troops, Bergdahl was against the war, and wanted to desert his post. Now, after five years of supposed captivity, people are demanding a military tribunal. I absolutely believe he should be investigated, and should be punished to the full extent of the law. Innocent people lost their lives searching for Bergdahl. How would you feel if you lost a loved one who went searching for a soldier who willingly deserted his platoon? Where is the justice? More importantly, where is the peace? Unfortunately, both of those are very far off. Leave your constructive thoughts and comments below!