Friday, March 27, 2015

Not just hard, but impossible

The New York Times wants leniency for Bowe Bergdahl. James Taranto comments at The Wall Street Journal,
The paper concludes that “trying him . . . stands to accomplish little at this point.” Further: “A conviction would most likely deprive a traumatized veteran of benefits, including medical care, which he will probably need for years. A dishonorable discharge would make it harder to rebuild his life as a civilian.” Time noted last year, but the Times editorial omits, that “six soldiers . . . died hunting for him after he went missing.” Rebuilding their lives isn’t just hard but impossible.
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