Tinker
The first betrayer I remember was the story of Judas selling Jesus Christ out to the Romans. Then I heard about Benedict Arnold who betrayed George Washington to the British.
And
throughout history we read about the people who lost their nerve staying loyal
to their country's population’s honor, and instead turn tail trying to save
their own hide. The bravery of the honest, strong, and faithful is the truth
that most people live by in their country's society trying to live up to the high
standard of our parents and family emotions.
So
when I see stories of guys like Bowe Bergdahl walking off on his buddies in a faraway
outpost in Afghanistan. I still feel sick over that kind of soldier’s betrayal.
Because there is so much passion and devotion that is going into the other guys
feelings who remain steadfast loyal to each other that drives them to keep
fighting for their countryman. That I really don't want to give the deserter
any more attention that keeps detracting from the honor of the other men who
don't act like him at all.
We
celebrate the brave people who gave their very life fighting for their
countryman's offspring and the freedom that we enjoy today. So why in the world
do I want to think about deserters like Judas, Benedict Arnold, and now Bowe
Bergdahl, who don't deserve our attention at all?
Certainly not on this day the 6 of June and what happen on
the Normandy coast in France 1944?
Ann Coulter
June 4, 2014
Death Penalty Month at anncoulter.com has already
been interrupted by the psycho in Santa Barbara, and now it's being interrupted
by the Buddhist in Bagram.
Keeping to the spirit of Death Penalty Month, let's review the execution of Pvt. Eddie Slovik. Slovik's offense: desertion in wartime. (See the tie-in?)
Unlike Bowe Bergdahl, who deserted his unit, according to the accounts of his comrades, Slovik never actually deserted. He also didn't call America a "disgusting" country or say he was "ashamed to be an American."
Slovik was just a chicken.
In October 1944, as Allied forces were sweeping through France, Slovik left his position on the front lines, walked to the rear of his unit and handed a note to the cook, confessing his desertion. The letter explained that he was "so scared" that he had already abandoned his unit once, and concluded: "AND I'LL RUN AWAY AGAIN IF I HAVE TO GO OUT THERE."
Slovik was like Bradley Manning minus the lipstick and eyeliner.
A lieutenant, a company commander and a judge advocate all tried to persuade Slovik to shred the letter and return to his unit, warning him that he'd be tried for desertion otherwise. Slovik refused.
In the middle of World War II, the military court-martialed Slovik, tried him and sentenced him to death.
Allied Supreme Commander Dwight Eisenhower denied Slovik's pardon request, saying it would encourage more desertions, just as the fighting was getting especially hot. Slovik was executed by firing squad and buried among the numbered graves of court-martialed rapists and murderers in an American military cemetery in France.
Contrast Slovik's story with the beloved troop whose return just cost us the release of five of the most dangerous terrorists in the world.
Three days before he walked off his base, Bergdahl emailed his parents:
-- "I am ashamed to be an american." Read More » http://www.anncoulter.com/
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Keeping to the spirit of Death Penalty Month, let's review the execution of Pvt. Eddie Slovik. Slovik's offense: desertion in wartime. (See the tie-in?)
Unlike Bowe Bergdahl, who deserted his unit, according to the accounts of his comrades, Slovik never actually deserted. He also didn't call America a "disgusting" country or say he was "ashamed to be an American."
Slovik was just a chicken.
In October 1944, as Allied forces were sweeping through France, Slovik left his position on the front lines, walked to the rear of his unit and handed a note to the cook, confessing his desertion. The letter explained that he was "so scared" that he had already abandoned his unit once, and concluded: "AND I'LL RUN AWAY AGAIN IF I HAVE TO GO OUT THERE."
Slovik was like Bradley Manning minus the lipstick and eyeliner.
A lieutenant, a company commander and a judge advocate all tried to persuade Slovik to shred the letter and return to his unit, warning him that he'd be tried for desertion otherwise. Slovik refused.
In the middle of World War II, the military court-martialed Slovik, tried him and sentenced him to death.
Allied Supreme Commander Dwight Eisenhower denied Slovik's pardon request, saying it would encourage more desertions, just as the fighting was getting especially hot. Slovik was executed by firing squad and buried among the numbered graves of court-martialed rapists and murderers in an American military cemetery in France.
Contrast Slovik's story with the beloved troop whose return just cost us the release of five of the most dangerous terrorists in the world.
Three days before he walked off his base, Bergdahl emailed his parents:
-- "I am ashamed to be an american." Read More » http://www.anncoulter.com/
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