American soldier feared captured in Afghanistan

An American soldier, who disappeared after walking off his base in eastern Afghanistan with three Afghan counterparts, is believed captured, officials said today.

Spokeswoman Capt. Elizabeth Mathias said the soldier disappeared Tuesday.

"We understand him to be have been captured by militant forces. We have all available resources out there looking for him and hopefully providing for his safe return," Mathias said.

Coming just days before the Independence Day holiday weekend, this Soldier's capture by the Taliban is a <a href=http://cynicalsynapse.wordpress.com/2009/07/03/poignant-reminder-freedom-is-free/>poignant reminder that freedom is not free</a>. As many of us fire up the grill or head to the beach, boat, or other recreational activity, we should think about how this Soldier's family is anguishing over whether they will ever see him again.

 A war criminal caught in the act.  If the Taleban waterboard him will the US call it torture or exuberant hydrotherapy?