Deserter's day in court Sound off on Bergdahl's no-jail sentence The judge had more information available to him than the critics -- I trust the outcome We ask our military men and women to face death on our behalf -- we shouldn't subject them to draconian punishments when they make mistakes There, but for the grace of God, go I Being a prisoner of the Taliban for five years is punishment enough Hmmm ... when Lt. Col. Terry Lakin refused to deploy because he questioned Obama's eligibility, he was sentenced to six months in prison. Why the difference? This damages military moral – why shouldn't others walk off when they feel like it? It's just another example of how Obama undermined our military I agree with President Trump – it's "a complete and total disgrace to our country and to our military" He endangered and caused grave injuries to his comrades and caused five top terrorists to be released for his return -- he should have received life in prison at least The cushy way this traitor has been treated after being exchanged for terrorists was already suspicious -- now this. There's more to this story than meets the eye Bergdahl may come to wish he was safely in federal prison instead of "free" and vulnerable to street justice He deserted his men and went over to the enemy in time of war – he deserved the death penalty Other View Results Loading ...