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supremecritic
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i completely agree, however i understand the politics of it after all it looks good for the royal family if he "fights" in iraq. but the SAS should not be wasted in this manner, they should have let him resign. |
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Joekenorer
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His location and squad will, as with everyone, be anonymous. Theres not much anyone can do if he's caught or killed, thats the risk all soldiers pay. If he is annointed by the power of God, as his title entails, then he has nothing to worry about, does he? |
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Learner
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He is a trained soldier and I admire him for his insistance on going with his men. I have heard that he will be treated exactly the same as any other soldier. I pray that he will be safe..as I pray for all the soldiers . God bring them home safely. War is terrible. |
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ANDREW H
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Yes he should be protected & at the same time allowed to go.
We do not want anything to happen to our possible future King let alone the triumph for the fanatics should anything happen.
Unfortunately this is an illegal war & perhaps he can help bring some dignity to this poor country imposed on us by Blair & his cronies.
Lets hope that them trigger happy cowboys from the US dont get to know his whereabouts |
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Sean X
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I seen it said today he wont have an SAS guard and will be treated like every other soldier. But they could have been lying I suppose |
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Bunts
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I think you actually believe this!
If Harry wanted to be a book publisher, would the world think anything of him?
30 years ago it would have been unthinkable for Royalty to go to a war zone. Then Andrew went to the Falklands as a helicopter pilot.
You don't give Harry any credit for wanting to do something positive.
The guard is something he would prefer to be without, but comes with the job of being a Royal.
Top Army advisers have looked at the problems involved. And said Yes.
You sound as if you know better ?.......... |
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homer28b
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If Harry goes he should be treated just like any other soldier. Other royals have faced danger in wartime (e.g. Prince Andrew in the Falklands) and he should not be any different. If he were to get injured or even killed, then his family and country should be proud of him just as they would any other soldier. |
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Hulabaloola
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It's a sad day when one's status prevents one from achieving much.
I think we're all aware that having a Prince lead the troops to war could be more disastrous than effective, but I'm sure it will do the nation good to have a Prince who is a true Officer, and who has lead his men in the battlefield no matter his status.
It's a tricky balance between having the men protected, and protecting the men, but it is one balance that we have to strike. Having the Prince avoid war just because of his status would speak poorly of him, and the Royal Household.
The SAS and other units that are serving the nation also have an obligation to protect the Royal family, whether at home or abroad, and any assignment to protect Prince Harry in Iraq would merely be an extension of their existing obligations.
Let Harry go to Iraq. And let the necessary units protect him. It would do him and the nation good.
And if His Royal Highness has any opinions on the war after that, at least we will know that it isn't unfounded. |
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saorsie
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WELL I DO NOT AGREE. |
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johnstrangey
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i agree sending a squad of 22 reg is a waste of UKSF resources and also it opens up a big legal debate if harry gets an escort so should every solider sailor and airman out or the armed force are breaking the equal opportunity's act and the human rights act to name a few |
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Pinkflower
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Well i say why should he have protection like that, my hubby does not and it was Harry's choice to join no one made him. Its part of the army life so he should just go and get treated like every other soldier our there.
He might think twice about friends and family and appreciate life a little more, if he went like a normal soldier.
I have nothing against him, he is the best royal family person but no special treatment should be made. |
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Pretorian
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Its understandable he wants to be with his men BUT he should also acknowledge that he isn't just 'an ordinary soldier', he is a Royal Prince. As such he has a value to the UK & isn't his own man. He is to some extent 'public property' (like his brother) & so he must take this into account.
Its a good indicator that he wants to go to Iraq, but it's also a sign of immaturity that he doesn't seem to realise that his special position means he can't ignore the responsibilities that come with it. To put troops at additional risk because of him is not on. |
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AG
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I don't know if it true that a SAS team will shadow Harry, but if it is I think it is silly! We have to assume that he has achieved his current position through hard work and determination not just because he is a Windsor. He has trained and proved himself like the rest of our soldiers and should just be left to get on with it.
If the royals intervene then I think they are wasting tax payer's money. I also believe it is sending Harry the message that they only believe he can do his job if they help him out! If they didn't want to put him into danger they should have talked him into a job in the city not the army! |
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sparman20
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Harry has rights too, why shouldn't he full fill his ambitions just because he had the misfortune to be born into the Royal family? |
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c_parsons87
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there is no point in him going to war, wasting the time of our best skilled troops to help out 1 person who wont be in any danger, it just wastes time and money. |
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Baby
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I completely agree. i answered this on a question earlier.
This as well as being a waste of resources and a ridiculous PR stunt, it is an insult to all other soldiers who do their job without protection and at great risk to themselves. He should be made to stay home
And Xian W is getting confused i think, William is in line for the throne anyway, not Harry. If Harry gets killed it won't change a bloody thing within the Monarchy. |
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284561
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Thanks to The mighty media machine the insurgents practically know who to hit and his unit is gonna get some stick. I doubt very much that Harry will be in the line of fire at anytime probally spend most of his time in the rear with the Beer...And I'm sure the SAS with their X-ray vision and ability to jump tall buildings in a single bound will help....
Sorry Mate Don't mean to take the Iss but beleive it or not SAS Soldiers and real people very fit,dam good at their job but not superhuman... |
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Sure |
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budddaaaa
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i don't think they should in saying that i think harry is Hewitt's son
and sky news helped a lot by informing the public they don't know
if he will be called sir or prince harry but then went on to show what he will be driving in !! how many men will be with him and he's got red hair (genius) |
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hottotrot
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To start, I say fair play to the lad. He's young and wants to be treated normally and fight along side those he has trained with and those he is in charge of.
However, if he or anyone else thinks that he will placed into a situation, where his life is going to be put in immediate danger then they are very mistaken.
It would seriously damage the reputation of any political party in power at the time if Harry was killed.
The media attention surrounding the Prince allone would prevent him from doing his job properly and would also be a vertual red flag for those who would seek to cause him harm.
As for the SAS protecting him, where has this information come from? If it is true then I can only suggest this would part of their close protection training and used in the same context as when the Police do the same in non conflict situations. This is probably another case of the media bigging up something that doesn't exist! |
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noeusuperstate
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'Sources'
I read the article. It could be a typical piece of news room speculation to try to flush out a story.
Haven't seen anything myself to back up this 'story'
Might be the MOD trying to make the insurgents think he is so well protected it 'ain't worth trying.
I notice you embellished it yourself by talking about the SAS doing a sweep of an area before he enters. That is an assumption(speculation) on your part.
I doubt if it is true. Remember the SAS are already there doing all sorts of dirty work and in Afghanistan I doubt they have the man power to mount such an over arching operation. Just think about the distance and equipment they would have to cover?
Harry will be in a highly mobile rapid moving unit on reconnaissance work, how will the SAS get and keep ahead?
Further when the command post issues an immediate change of operational requirements how will they know?
No I think Harry will face the same risks as his men, simply because it is a war zone and a fast moving fluid situation, it is not a stroll in the park with opportunities to forward plan. |
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Merovingian
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Excellent observation my man. (ex-forces..?)
I agree whole heartedly with you. The only front line Harry will see is in the officers mess. In Iraq he will be target No.1 for every Islaamic fundamentalist there. Can you see Blair telling the Queen to P off when someone makes a demand after kidnapping little Harry..? Technically it is HER army. |
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michael w
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It's heads he loses, tails you win on this one. Frankly, I don't know whether the SAS will be guarding him - and neither do you, despite what you might read. He's a soldier at the moment. If he's caught, wounded, tortured, killed that's the same risk all our troops face. He wouldn't be the first royal to be killed in battle. History teaches us exactly what we should do but we rarely do it. |
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decrepid1958
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Too be honest he is in the army and should go when and where ordered as a standard army officer no special treatment at all, thats what he signed up to and he should take his chances like the rest of our underpaid overstretched troops |
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FCabanski
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If Harry were mature he'd realize how ridiculous it is for him to go to Iraq under these conditions. |
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blogbaba
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Cracker, you sound jealous of Harry. The kid has class, and those skilled soldiers are an honor guard. Harry isn't playing, and measures taken to insure his safety are simply common sense. The very fact that he chose to go when he could have easily bailed should be respected. If his unit went without him, you would be calling the guy a coward. He can't win in the court of public opinion, so put a sock in that pie hole of yours and watch it on the telly, you might get to see Harry do a photo op on some of the dead his SAS team left lying around just for realism. |
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Andrew1968
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well bully for him for going but his immaturity shows up when not realizing how much of security risk he is gonna cause |
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YORKSHIRE
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No, but it will more than likely happen. |
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Chris W
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If he were you or I and were given this option to avoid being shot then we both know we would probably take it!
However we are not he so we do not have this option!
Bloody lucky Dirty Harry! |
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chris
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no. i do agree with u that he is just playing soldier. he is not going to be in no real danger in iraq. he'll be to well protected and away from the front lines. |
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xian w
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What a waste or resources. Why should he be any different than any other Tommy? If he gets it then William gets the throne and his pick of women as his queen. Be all you can be Harry! |
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