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Feedback at 5:00- Secret Identity

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Last night on 9&10 News at 5, we told you about an American who has been harboring a secret since 1984.

David Hemler was a fugitive, a deserter from the United States Air Force.

He took off from his post on base in Germany back in 1984.

Hemler says he was upset over President Regan's views on International issues including apartheid in South Africa and the contras in Nicaragua.

His request for a discharge was denied, so he vanished.

He ended up in Sweden where he took a fake name, got married, had children and even got a job with Sweden's Government.

His wife had no idea what her husband's true identity was.

The Air Force made him one of their most wanted fugitives and says they will act the moment he steps outside of Sweden.

For tonight's "Feedback at 5:00," we are asking if you think Hemler should be punished.