on the other hand, maybe its batter that he deserted than to keep him in a unit.
As soon as you step into the hostile zone the war isn't about oil/WMDs/freedom or any of that shit; its about keeping yourself and your buddies alive.
I don't agree with Bush, but if I was there I sure as hell would fight to protect my buddies, and I would expect the same effort of everyone in my platoon.

I definetly would not want to patrol with anyone who isn't willing to kill to save my life or his own.