Many of us across the country were relieved when news of Sgt. Bergdahl safe return was released. There was nothing more moving than watching his elated parents in the Rose Garden with Pres. Obama celebrating his release. True to form, his release is not without controversy. The military wants to court martial him, amid claims that he is a deserter, Conservatives (you know those batshit crazy folks who call themselves the only true Americans) see this as another attempt to bash Obama since he bypassed Congress to negotiate Bergdahl's release. Liberals (who are about as wishy washy as the day is long) are even coming for Obama because they are saying his release makes Obama look bad....seriously? Since when did having a soldier safely return home make anyone look bad?
Let this go people! We don't know all of the facts. We know only what mainstream media has told us, and they aren't very reliable.
A mother who didn't know her son's whereabouts for five years. She did not know if he was hungry, sick, in danger, and I am sure other horrible things came to mind. My Grandmother used to tell me, when children are little, they are knee trouble, meaning they physically need you for everything, but when they grow up and become adults, they become heart trouble, meaning as long as there is breath in their bodies, and you are a parent, their well being will always be your priority.
This is clearly a human rights issue. A family is reunited, but probably not for long, if my fellow Americans have their way about it.
I will not draw conclusions or make presumptions, but what I will do is celebrate with a family over the return of their son. I suggest you do the same, that is if you can step down from your self-righteous pedestals for a moment.
Until next time......
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