[Edward Watson]

Why? Isn't 40 years in North Korean hell sufficient punishment for a momentary lapse in judgment by a young soldier?

Geez, if all he did was MURDER some people, he would've been set free long before then in most jurisdictions. And yet, you desire to wish him continued suffering and misery.

Why?

[TalonDJ]

No kidding, if you want to 'punish' him more make him write a book about it, make it required reading in some college courses and give the proceeds to a POW/MIA fund.

It is seems pretty petty and vindictive to want to put a 64 yearold him before a firing squad for an admittedly huge mistake made when he was drunk. For which he has had 40 years in a hell hole to reflect on. Give him back to his wife. They both suffered enough.

[Beckwith]

Why?, etc.

I'm not a psychiatrist. I don't do whys.

As far as momentary judgements: one better think something through because you'll have a lifetime to regret it if it's a stupid, momentary impulse.

True for this guy, you, me and the rest of us. He screwed up and has to live with it forever.

Just like Bill Buckner.