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Well, you could say that's because American soldiers don't run
Actual executions are a historical anomaly, but they HAVE occurred, usually to make a point.
This guy probably shouldn't be executed, unless someone wants to argue that what these letters are meant to do, if they are real, is to incite more desertion and morale problems in the military.
But, desertion is a crime. He should be punished.
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I don't want him shot, but I DO want him to get to know Leavenworth intimately.
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