Harry

by **ionnsaigh** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 3:17 pm

Calling them British does that

by **Annie** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 3:17 pm

I honestly think it was great of him to want to go with his men, and fight just like the rest of them. But I do feel his presence now being known to the enemy is putting the rest in harms way!

Let me rephrase that:

His presence being known -- yada, yada!

by **gizmo** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 3:18 pm

Keep up... He is back in UK

by **Rabmacd** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 3:21 pm

Bill,

I agree with what you say, with regard to the sons of the monarchy fighting on behalf of the monarchy. I have wrestled with my conscience, trying to work out if it's right that one soldier should be removed from the theatre of operation, because he's well known. In this case, I think that it is. Unfortunately, in this modern day and age, the conventions of war, and yes it is open to argument if we are at war, in occupation etc.. have gone out of the window--Geneva Convention---thing of the past, as more and more people are being taken hostage and held to ransom and paraded on the internet for added impact. We are in a situation where desperate people will do desparate things--and f*** the consequences.

According to the tabloid press, he'll even be a target on his return to his homeland.

by **ionnsaigh** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 3:22 pm

Aye, and pity his poor mates that are still stuck in that place. Mummy and Daddy would like them home also please .

by **Annie** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 3:22 pm

Are the SAS not still with him? Or is that a SECRET?

I'm trying to keep up.

by **Rabmacd** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 3:24 pm

I would think that even some of his mates might be glad he's away, as they may not now get caught up in the collateral damage

by **Annie** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 3:26 pm

Like I said before, I definitely think it is better, for the safety of the others!

by **Hello** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 4:21 pm

Although I am not an ardent royalist I do think harry deserves credit and I for one applaud him along with the rest of the armed services. He came across as very likeable and ordinary however if he was my son I would be very worried for his safety

by **Annie** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 4:23 pm

Thanks for coming to the forum HELLO! I think you have added to the general consensus that it is better that he is home and out of harm's way, especially from a parent's point of view as any parent would want their child to be safe.

by **Sheik Yir Erse** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 12:58 pm

I'm with Rab on this one, really torn between the feelings for him being there and coming home. I think he was right to go, and it was was probably right to come home. I think the whole episode has shown him as a quite well adjusted, reasonably normal young man. Which can't be that easy being brought up in a royal household.

Slightly off thread, but not sure if anyone also got the chance to watch the 'Ross Kemp in Afghanistan' series? That was a real eye-opener for me and the attitiude of these young men and women to what they're doing. What struck me was Harry was very, very similar to the soldiers that Ross Kemp spent alot of time with.

by **peenkles21** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 3:08 pm

Slightly off thread, but not sure if anyone also got the chance to watch the 'Ross Kemp in Afghanistan' series?

Its excellent.

http://www.youtube.com/user/oddball71

All on that link

by **Campbell A** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 10:11 pm

Does anyone else feel that maybe the "leak" on an American website was arranged beforehand. It means no news agency can be blamed, Harry does a wee 10 week stint, wee leak by obscure source, Harry is brought home, press fill 18 trillion pages with photos of Harry being one of "our boys", everybodies appy!!

Or maybe I'm just hoora cynical

by **Annie** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 10:17 pm

Hmm! You definitely have a point there Campbell A. Stranger things have happened!

by **EMDEE** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 1:45 am

Campbell A wrote:Does anyone else feel that maybe the "leak" on an American website was arranged beforehand. It means no news agency can be blamed, Harry does a wee 10 week stint, wee leak by obscure source, Harry is brought home, press fill 18 trillion pages with photos of Harry being one of "our boys", everybodies appy!!

Or maybe I'm just hoora cynical

That cynical thought did cross my mind.

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