By secretly arranging for the exchange of the U.S. Army defector, Bowe Bergdahl, he has once again not only gone beyond his presidential authority, but has also set up a victory for the international terrorist Taliban organization. He may have thought this was a smart political move to make up for the terrible medical VA mess, but he has again caused great outrage by both veterans and active-duty service men.

Swapping an American defector for five Taliban terrorists leaders who will once again return to their killing of many innocent people of many nations – including Americans – is not only stupid but un-American. He has now set a new precedent that could lead to a great increase in Taliban capture of innocent Americans.

In addition, Bowe Bergdahl has brought on deep shame to the Bergdahl family even though I do not know of any relationship to him. I, my two brothers and many Bergdahl cousins have served the U.S. honorably in various military services in many wars.

Clay Bergdahl

Durango