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02-19-07, 10:00 PM #1
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Prince Harry Demands to Serve with Combat Unit If Deployed to Iraq..
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,252824,00.html
I've changed my opinion of Prince Harry, who I previously thought was a royal brat. Even though he probably won't serve in combat, he has proven that he's got guts.
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02-19-07, 11:27 PM #2
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Or makes a public statement like this but in private screams "you better keep me safe!"
Originally Posted by Esteda
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,252824,00.html
I've changed my opinion of Prince Harry, who I previously thought was a royal brat. Even though he probably won't serve in combat, he has proven that he's got guts.
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02-19-07, 11:36 PM #3
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Good on him.
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02-20-07, 12:50 AM #4
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Even if he doesn't serve a day of combat, the fact that he's in the military, when he could've been a playboy is good enough for me. Originally Posted by Star Man
Or makes a public statement like this but in private screams "you better keep me safe!"
What his intentions were in making the statement, I don't know,
as having been in the army myself, I don't try to read between the lines when another military man makes a statement.
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02-20-07, 02:01 AM #5
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I can't believe the government would try to stop him. Historically, people became royalty by kicking the ass of everyone that challenged them. Wouldn't you want to prove what a badass your (future) king is?
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02-20-07, 02:55 AM #6
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They wouldnt. Read up on Prince Andrew and his exploits during the Falklands dust up. The man has some serious big brass ones. Originally Posted by Jackalope
dlefdal said:
Ummmm, what if I don't like thumbs in my butt?
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02-20-07, 03:01 AM #7
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He isn't first in line or second .... let him go if that's what he wants. If you aren't willing to fight for your country, you certainly should never be in charge of it.
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02-20-07, 03:05 AM #8
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From Wiki about Prince Andrew....
In 2 April 1982 the British colony of the Falkland Islands was invaded by Argentina, an event that led to the Falklands War. Prince Andrew's ship, HMS Invincible was one of only two operational aircraft carriers available to the Royal Navy, and as such was to play a major role in the Royal Navy taskforce being assembled to sail south to retake the islands.
At first the British government were apprehensive of allowing Prince Andrew to remain on Invincible, and wished to move him to a desk job. The prospect of the son of the Queen being killed in action was a possibility, and the government wished to avoid such a circumstance. However, the Queen insisted that Prince Andrew be allowed to remain with his ship, and so he joined the Invincible as it sailed south, as a Sea King helicopter co-pilot.
Throughout the conflict Prince Andrew flew on various missions, including Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) and Anti-Surface Warfare search (ASUW), as well as acting as an Exocet missile decoy;
a hitherto secret tactic which the Prince inadvertently revealed to journalists after the war.[citation needed] He also helped in casualty evacuation, transport and Search and Air Rescue (SAR). When the conflict ended, and Invincible returned to Portsmouth, the Queen and Prince Philip joined other families of the crew to welcome the vessel home.
dlefdal said:
Ummmm, what if I don't like thumbs in my butt?
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02-20-07, 03:46 AM #9
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Prince Harry is third in line to the throne and is just a normal lad. He was in the same class at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst with my son. He did everything that everyone else did, with no favours or help. The only thing different for him was that his police protection officers were with him on the runs and exercises (on overwatch). They still are. The biggest concern about him serving in conflict, is that our pond scum press may release pictures and details of where he is. Which would put his men under greater risk than normal! His brother Prince William (2nd in line) is in the same regiment and is likely to go to Northern Ireland later this year.
I've protected both of them.
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02-20-07, 04:29 AM #10
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Yeah, good on him. Let his get out amongst it.
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02-20-07, 08:51 PM #11
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Is he going to be in charge of Britain? I guess maybe after Tony Blair they'll want to reinstate the monarchy. Originally Posted by eMachine
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I think its a bad deal for everyone serving with him. He would be a good target to take out and anyone around him working with him would also be in danger. Good for him that he wants to do that but bad for the others that are gonna have a big target on their heads now more than before
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