Prince Harry it seems will be going over to Iraq with his unit. I think that is remarkable. I wish him godspeed and good luck. I've always liked the dude because he never gets the adoration that his brother gets. He is third in line to the throne but still has the gonads to go to Iraq with his unit. England should be proud of him regardless on how they feel about the monarchy. Chelsea Clinton, Jenna and Barbara Bush, and the rest of the Senate and Congress should send their sons and daughters over there also. Kick some coondingee Harry.
Originally posted by wittywonkaever since the war in irak started, only one US senator has a son fighting in irak.this information was taken from moore's 9/11 movie.
I agree; I think it demonstrates remarkable bravery. Like you said, not very many politicians are too willing to go themselves or to send their own children to Iraq.
Originally posted by slimjimI'll be amazed if he gets anyway near the frontline, let alone any real fighting. I can't shake the feeling that this is just another Royal Familty publicity stunt to make them seem a bit more down to earth, and he'll just be given some kushty post miles away from the danger zones.
Prince Harry it seems will be going over to Iraq with his unit. I think that is remarkable. I wish him godspeed and good luck. I've always liked the dude because he never gets the adoration that his brother gets. He is third in line to the throne but still has the gonads to go to Iraq with his unit. England should be proud of him regardless on how they feel ...[text shortened]... and Congress should send their sons and daughters over there also. Kick some coondingee Harry.
Still, I'd love to be proved wrong and actually see him doing his duty for the country so we'll just wait and see...
Originally posted by Daemon SinI had the same concerns, however, every day, in places you'd assume to be relatively safe, such as the Baghdad Police Station, the insurgents find some way to breach the defenses. Hopefully, nothing untoward will mar the young monarch's tour of duty.
I'll be amazed if he gets anyway near the frontline, let alone any real fighting. I can't shake the feeling that this is just another Royal Familty publicity stunt to make them seem a bit more down to earth, and he'll just be given some kushty post miles away from the danger zones.
Still, I'd love to be proved wrong and actually see him doing his duty for the country so we'll just wait and see...
Originally posted by scottishinnzCan't help but think that this should not have been announced. Let him do his tour of duty, then tell the world.
I agree.
I wouldn't want to be in Harry's unit though - talk about a political target for the insurgents!
Well good luck to him and the rest of his regiment.
Who gives a flying @~&*? Why should he be treated any different to any of the other fools shoved into Iraq? I fear for his close comrades, since they're likely to be the regular target of attempts on his life and question the point of sending him somewhere he's likely to get killed if people think he's that important.
Originally posted by der schwarze RitterHe's not a monarch.
I had the same concerns, however, every day, in places you'd assume to be relatively safe, such as the Baghdad Police Station, the insurgents find some way to breach the defenses. Hopefully, nothing untoward will mar the young monarch's tour of duty.
Originally posted by der schwarze RitterHe's 3rd in line.
You're right -- thanks for pointing that out. We don't have royalty in the United States (unless you count Paris Hilton) and I wasn't sure of the difference. So is he the "prince" or even "heir to the throne"?
I'm all for the royals knowing how to use guns.
Remember the Nepalese royal family?
Originally posted by Zahlanziand you believe anything in a michael moore "documentary"? moore plays so fast and loose with the truth it's mind boggling that you would quote him as a reference
ever since the war in irak started, only one US senator has a son fighting in irak.this information was taken from moore's 9/11 movie.