Video: Captured U.S. Soldier Speaks

July 20, 2009 · Filed Under U.S. Military, Video

I’m not sure what to make of this video, but Private Berdahl is clearly violating the military code of conduct. Initial reports about Berdahl’s capture alleged that he deserted his base without his weapon or body armor.

He’s allowing himself to be used as propaganda by telling outright lies about the military and giving up information about his unit.

It’s been less than two weeks since Gen. McCrystal gave new orders to do whatever is necessary to prevent civilian casualties. Berdahl knows that, but when asked about civilian deaths he lies to the world and says “there are no rules” and “civilian deaths don’t matter.”

Here’s what retired Lt. Col. Ralph Peters had to say about it: