Prince Harry

[Disgusted-Daily]

I am not sure I understand why his life is anymore important than another's? Why would the release of him in the war put him or his unit in any more danger than the war it shelf?

I do admire his courage, but I wonder if deep down in side he knows nothing will happen to him. It's like a rich kid begging to play war and his father saying OK as long as nothing happens to you.

I would think this kinda stuff would piss off other soldiers knowing that they don't have the luxury of being catered to during the war.

We all hated the rich kid growing up that bragged about doing or getting something when in fact we know he got it because of who is Daddy was and how much money he had.

I have seen many interviews with William and Harry and think they are great kids and very well down to Earth. The tragedy of their Mother will be forever etched in their minds (good and bad).

I hope this does not get twisted, I'm just wondering if he really was ever in harms way and how we can put a larger price tag on one than the other?

[Clipper]

;D We have one of those chairs in the garage from when my dad lived with us. I can UPS it on up there if ya need it, haha.

I am drove a truck for enough years that I developed that bladder that can hold two thermos bottles of coffee before we need a potty stop so I don't need the chair. LOL

[bobbbiez]

Todd, I don't think anyone, including myself, feels Prince Harry's life is more important then any others. He just made the news (sadly) because after all he is the Queen of England's grandson and he is a target for the enemy. I'm sure they would consider it as a honor and a feather in their caps if they could kill him or take him as a prisoner to use as negotiations for whatever demands they come with.

In no way taking any pride or my deepest appreciation away for all our people over there fighting, but I do applaud Prince Henry for exactly what you brought out. He is a "very rich kid" who could have sat back at home safe and sound and in luxury, but he chose to go with all the others to fight in this war.

I truly believe just knowing a little about him and the fine young man he seems to be that he wouldn't want to be catered to while he is there and I don't believe he went knowing nothing would happen to him. No one can promise or guarantee that for anyone there no matter who you are.

I guess it's just highly unique that someone of his stature and position would even consider wanting to be there.
I for one when I first heard on the news in December that he wanted to go said, "what is this kid nuts" when I knew he could have stayed home and played the little rich kid.

I applaud, am proud of and pray for all our armed service people no matter where they are but I don't feel I'm taking away from them or putting a higher price on Prince Henry's head over theirs just because I give him credit for wanting to be with all the others.

[bobbbiez]

and Thelma, before you start bitching me out again for being up at this hour, I have another early appointment to attend and have to travel again.

But thinks for worrying about me.

[bobbbiez]

Clipper, my dear, I'll pass on that chair . Thank you anyways but you're somewhat younger then me and I know sooner or later you will need it and I figured it'll go along with the depends I'm going to buy you. ;D

[countrygal]

I would think that if he was gonna play '"rich kid" and "didn't think anything would happen to him" that he wouldn't have went over there in secret. He would have let the cameras follow him to show off what he could do. He didn't do that.

I have/had family members in Iraq and they spoke with British troops about Prince Harry and anyone they talked to said that he is a pretty cool guy that fits in really well and that they would protect him with their lives if need be. And......he would protect them with his.....if his squad would let him, which I doubt.

You can come from a rich and privileged family and not act like a spoiled brat. People respect you more for that and are drawn to you rather than put off. And as far as him bring more or less important, I'm sure in his mind he doesn't feel more important than his troops, but just by who he is makes him so. It would be like trying to send a member of the President's immediate family over there and expect the bad guys to not be gunning for them.

[denise]

Maybe he didn't go to Afghanistan so much "in secret" as it just wasn't made into a paparazzi free for all event. Afterall, no other soldiers are getting huge fanfare as they are getting on airplanes to deploy.

I think that it is great that Prince Harry chose to serve his country in this manner, but I do not think that the whole world needed to know his whereabouts. He is 3rd in line to the British throne (2nd if he idiot of a father would do the right thing and step aside), so he is an automatic trophy target. The media may just as well slapped a target on his back and drew a map to find him. I think this was an awful story to publicize because soldiers are already in danger in Afghanistan (and Iraq) and do not need the media adding to it.

[countrygal]

I guess he gave interviews to the British media before he left with the deal that they wouldn't release anything until after he got back. Well......somebody blew that. Even though it was Australia and Germany who leaked it, somebody in the British media had to tell. I hope they find out who it was and hold them accountable for the irresponsible reporting.

[thelma]

I heard on the news this morning, Prince Harry is leaving Afghanistan and on his way back to England along with his Platoon in order to keep everyone safe now that the news of Prince Harry's whereabouts has been published.

[concerned]

On the Today show it was stated that the media in England agreed not to leek the information about Harry being in Afganistan. When the story hit the internet then there was a free for all and apparently Harry was immediatley removed.

Either way I am glad he got his wish to serve his country. He must have done a great job convincing his grandmother so as to allow him to go. Harry wanted to be in the military since he was a little child. I hear that he is very well respected by his troop and is a fantastic officer. I say a big hooorah.

As for the horses. I like the ones on the carosels. Little more tame for my taste. lol

[frankcor]

todd, Prince Harry would be the first to state that his life is not worth more than any other of his men's lives. However, his death would be a stunning propoganda victory for the enemy.

Intelligence from Iraq showed that Prince Harry was going to be a high priority target if he ever deployed there. In the pool video that aired last night, they showed him firing a 50-cal machine gun at Taliban firing into his unit's encampment (firing a 50-cal with hostile-intent has to be the most stimulation I have ever felt -- that sum'bitch can git 'er done). He was in real danger.

They also showed him sitting on top of a Bradley fighting vehicle waiting for a 500-pound shaped-charge IED to be blown-in-place up the road. The Taliban have learned from Al Queda in Iraq to use remote-controlled detonatorsmaking detection or disarming nearly impossible. Had his vehicle not stopped in time (a local snitched), his Bradley would have been a burning scrap heat. He was in real danger.

He wasn't coddled. In one interview, while eating out of a can, he said he hadn't showered in over a week and hadn't changed his clothes in 3 days. And he was smiling about it, not complaining.

He spoke highly of the Americian forces he has met and worked with during his tour. And it was clear from the brief interviews that his men gladly accepted the greater risk that serving with him would earn them.

Countrygal, your observations concur with what was presented last night. Certain media outlets were notified and agreed not to release the story, CNN included. In exchange, they were given access to the pool report that was aired last night. The secret was kept for 3 months and that's pretty amazing to me. Drudge usually does much better than that.

concerned, I'm with you. ooohh rah!

[denise]

hoo-ah, hoo-ah!

[frankcor]

It appears that edginess is now encouraged at ABC.

Cuomo: Prince Harry Expendable

Is Good Morning America an entertainment program or news program? I haven't watched it in over 30 years. It may be as long as when I was considered expendable.

[countrygal]

Gee, that's a good way to keep up good relations with Britain. What an ass.

[Clipper]

;D Just look at his last name! The same name that brought us higher taxes and the closing of Griffiss AFB. There was a chance at the time, of a choice being made between Plattsburg and Griffiss, and Cuomo stuck his big mouth and nose into the fray, and pissed off the BRACC. Result?? He got results alright! They closed them BOTH!

Ever since that day, I have held that name in disdain, and always will! Mario was a jerk, so why would we be surprised that he sired two more jerks!

Prince Harry's location was kept secret for the safety of his unit, as well as for his own safety. Any other remarks are totally uncalled for. His desire to serve is valiant. He could stay right in London and still be a military officer if that was his desire and that of the royal family. Cut the kid some slack!