We don't know why Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl apparently left his base and was captured by the Taliban. We do know that he was held as a prisoner for five years, and was released in exchange for Taliban prisoners who would have to be released anyway at the end of the Afghan war, if the Geneva Accords are followed.
But, there are "doubts" about his loyalties; you've all seen the screeching, howling noise calling for.. what, returning him to the Taliban for a refund? Impeachment of a President who took the whole "we bring our troops back" thing seriously? Whatever.
But this is a new low:
HAILEY, Idaho, June 4 (Reuters) - The hometown of U.S. Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl has canceled a rally planned for later this month celebrating his release from five years of Taliban captivity, a municipal official told Reuters on Wednesday, amid allegations that he was a deserter.
I'd hope that some decent people in Idaho would approach his family to have a Welcome Home event. I don't think they are looking for a parade or a bunch of speeches. Just a little appreciation for a young American soldier who has been through a bad time, and hasn't seen the end of it.