Should President Obama pardon SGT Bowe Bergdahl?

He i8s a deserter. His desertion is responsible for deaths in our troops.

SP5 Jim Taylor has it basically correct. The presidential pardon is SUPPOSED to be for those convicted of a crime, not for those accused of one. Under Article II Section 2 of the Constitution, the only unpardonable crime is impeachment, and there are some limits on sex offenses against children. Unfortunately, the incumbent president (I never put his name in writing) does basically have free rein to do what he wants, whether or not there has been a conviction. Given his disdain for the country he leads, I would not be surprised if POTUS (Piece Of Totally Useless Shit) gave the USA a final fxxx you as he goes out the door. Trump? He'd volunteer to take charge of the firing squad.

Very much NO, but in saying that, you have to be convicted of the offense first before you can be pardoned.

Absolutely no pardon, period. Sgt Bergdahl was completely wrong in his actions, his dereliction to duty, and the hazards to which he subjected his fellow soldiers. If conditions were so bad, there were other means by which he could address them, to include waiting until he got home or was back at main base. 25 to life would be appropriate in the Leavenworth Facility. President Obama further exasperated the situation by "negotiating" with the terrorist that were holding Bergdahl, thus embarrassing the US, its Armed Forces, and the policies and processes of a combat zone. Bad news all the way around !

I agree with many here, it's insulting for him to have even asked. But then again, what can you really expected from someone who abandon's his brothers-in-arms.

Having his way, the POTUS will pardon him. He gave five of his Muslim "Brothers" for his return. and has no reason to do what the American people want him to do.

Absolutely not

I say FIRING SQUAD!!!!

Let the UCMJ process work. It is a far better legal process than civil law. I have full faith and confidence in a just lawful findin and follow on consequence. I for one will accept the findings and decision of a CM.

Not based on anything I've seen or heard.