NOTE: “Answers” emails have ended for the school year and will resume September 2nd.
Daily posting will end for the summer on June 13th and will resume August 25th.

1.  Who is Bowe Bergdahl?

2.  How was Pfc. Bergdahl captured by the Taliban? (What is questionable about his capture?)

3.  What is controversial about the way Bergdahl gained his freedom after 5 years?

4.  How do former members of Bergdahl's unit view his disappearance?

5.  What does Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel say about reports that Bergdahl had deserted his unit that leads you to believe this is indeed true?

6.  Watch the video under "Resources" below.  After he was captured, Bergdahl said on a video released by his captors that he lagged behind on patrol, although other sources in the military suggested anonymously that he walked away from his post. CNN’s Jake Tapper also reported that many of Bergdahl's fellow troops were ordered to sign nondisclosure agreements agreeing to never share any information about Bergdahl's disappearance and the efforts to recapture him. One explained that now he was safe, more soldiers would be trying to tell the truth of his disappearance.  Some are calling for his court-martial for desertion.  A senior Defense Department official indicated that the Army would probably not be punishing the sergeant for any violations of rules. “Whatever he may have done, I think he’s more than paid for it,” the official said. “Five years is a long time.”
What do you think:   If he did really desert, should he be court-martialed?  Explain your answer.  (Consider the following:  He was not forced to join the military.  He volunteered to serve.  He wanted to help the Afghan people.  He obviously became disillusioned.  Did he have an obligation to his fellow soldiers?  If it was really as bad as he said, did his perception of the military and of America justify his decision to abandon his outfit?) Explain your answer.