I think people should walk a mile in Bergdahl's shoes. First, I think he has already suffered enough as a prisoner, being dishonorably discharged, rank busted and publicly humiliated. Having said that, if it were me (Bergdahl) and I was fighting to keeping invaders/occupiers out of my country, I would fight to the death. If I were fighting an undeclared war, one in which the citizens of the country have not requested my involvement and knowing that I can surrender, die, or try to escape (desert) and live to fight another day...I might seriously consider trying to avoid dying.

That said, none of us were there and know what we might have done under similar circumstances.

When every politicians son, or daughter have an equal chance to fight for their country, maybe I will change my opinion,.