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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