I've been in numerous discussions about this swap over the past week.

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I've been in numerous discussions about this swap over the past week. For the most part there are two camps: Bergdalh is a traitor and Obama shouldn't have released five valuable detainees to bring him back; and never leave a man behind.

More often than not, though, there has been a lot of wild unsubstantiated claims floating around, perpetrated by FauxNews, congressmen and senators looking for a headline and just about everyone who hates Obama for being Obama. 

Anywho, here are four myths.
http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/four-myths-about-the-bowe-bergdahl-swap-that-must-be-destroyed-20140605

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Michael Meyer said…
Yes just watched a Live interview (fox news) with his platoon and everyone from his commanding Officer and buddies say he deserted. But they also say don't leave a man behind. but they all agree that they would have died before letting the 5 Guantanamo detainee's go.
June 8, 2014 at 9:53 PM
Jason ON said…
I read an article earlier today about how that particular platoon was a platoon of f-ups. 

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/08/us/us-soldier-bowe-bergdahl-case-highlights-a-unit-known-for-troubles.html?
June 8, 2014 at 10:09 PM
Theresa Reel said…
I can tell you I stand with Bob and Jani, and look forward to them being reunited with their son ...
June 9, 2014 at 8:34 PM
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