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ORIGINAL: UtopianRanger

I disagree. The men who fought with South Carolina’s favorite son, ''Old Hickory'' never thought so. They stood in line to fight with him. And believe me no one had a target on their back like A. Jackson. I think he was thrust with saber seven times and nearly his whole family died as a result of the British Army….and still fought again again – And in what some historians would conclude as the origin of modern guerilla warfare. But hey….I’ve said time and time again; they don’t makem’ like they used to.  

So what about Pat Tillman or celebrities who fought in the Vietnam conflict? Are you trying to make the case that celebrity status whether they are the sons or daughters, of Kings, Queens, Presidents, and Politicians should not be allowed to enter the theatre because they might put the troops in harms way?  Like I said, that’s a mighty convenient excuse for the likes of a war mongers in control to never have to worry about their families placed in harms way during a conflict. They should be subject to they same exposure as any normal person. Period.

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ORIGINAL: slaverosebeauty

I think it is in Harry's best interest and safetey not only for him but those who would be serving with him that he stays. He is an easily recognizable figure and the snippers and terrorists would LOVE to get their weapons on him or kidnap him and use him as a pon for thier evil exploits.

I applaud Harry for wanting and desireing to serve with his troops, yet, in his heart, he knows that he would be exposing them to more danger if he went. Even though he could colour his hair and stay well 'guarded' it will still make him a target. The best thing he can do, is to pray for those he has commanded and work on bringing them home ASAP.

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i feel bad for him because i think he really wanted to be there and help fight.

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i am curious, did he get huge press that he was going and literally no press that he is not?  

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ORIGINAL: domiguy

If he really wanted to go he would go...End of story  I think any troops that served with him woulf be honred to do so...I think it speaks volumes about the possibility of not wanting to watch the blood drain from those rosy nice cheeks of his over such a lost cause...If this were a noble war...One in which the outcome would have dire repercussions for the English or America....I bet you couldn't stop him with a thousand horses....This just sends one more reason for the "little guy" to stay the fuck out of this one cause there is nothing to be gained and your arms, eyes, legs and life are one heck of a payment over such a meaningless endeavour.

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ORIGINAL: minnetar

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ORIGINAL: domiguy

If he really wanted to go he would go...End of story  I think any troops that served with him woulf be honred to do so...I think it speaks volumes about the possibility of not wanting to watch the blood drain from those rosy nice cheeks of his over such a lost cause...If this were a noble war...One in which the outcome would have dire repercussions for the English or America....I bet you couldn't stop him with a thousand horses....This just sends one more reason for the "little guy" to stay the fuck out of this one cause there is nothing to be gained and your arms, eyes, legs and life are one heck of a payment over such a meaningless endeavour.

That is bs.  First of all why would he endanger others with his presence?  Doesn't make any sense.  He also should know what a target he would be. So he isn't suicidal and that is why he isnt going.

minnetar

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ORIGINAL: seeksfemslave

My 'orse my 'orse my kingdom for a 'orse.
Far be it from me to send anyone into combat but if some who are eligible should go then ALL the eligible should go.
He would probably have been kept in the background anyway.

One law for the poor and another for the rich and all that.

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However, the Royals, in my opinion hold special status beyond that of the normal celeb.   That makes them a greater target.  The greater the target, the greater chance of injuring and killing your troops - those that you are there to lead and protect.   I am not saying he shouldn't go necessarily, but not necessarily in his current capacity.  Liaison at HQ, Morale builder, something might be a better plan.  Especially in an unconventional war.   In a conventional war, I don't see the problem as being so great.  In a conventional war, specific units are generally not targeted, area targets are more important.   Just my 2 cents

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ORIGINAL: UtopianRanger

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However, the Royals, in my opinion hold special status beyond that of the normal celeb.   That makes them a greater target.  The greater the target, the greater chance of injuring and killing your troops - those that you are there to lead and protect.   I am not saying he shouldn't go necessarily, but not necessarily in his current capacity.  Liaison at HQ, Morale builder, something might be a better plan.  Especially in an unconventional war.   In a conventional war, I don't see the problem as being so great.  In a conventional war, specific units are generally not targeted, area targets are more important.   Just my 2 cents

You miss the whole underlying point KenDckey.  The day the children of the dilatants, dignitaries, presidents and kings start riding shotgun in Humvee's like the rest of us peasants, is day we will stop seeing these useless, stupid-ass wars like we have in Iraq--and possibly Iran next-- that seem to benefit just a minute bloc of the population.

Furthermore.... I already gave you one great example of our Seventeenth President, Andrew Jackson, a warrior till death, who was undoubtedly the prime target of his time; yet he led the way in great battles knowing full well he and the men who served with him were hunted by the enemy.

So tell me KenDickey..... What’s changed? Is it scary Muslims with goofy looking beards and long swords that cut people's heads off and make videos mouthing Allâhu akbar? - Certain bands of American Indians cut your scalp off while you were still alive, if they caught you. What's the fucking difference brother? Please tell me.



- R

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ladyE Were H to go, and be killed or captured, then the dangers from public reaction could be disastrous. Not that many here are great monarchists, nor that anyone particularly loves H, but in terms of the perceived attack and insult to the whole nation, because like it or not, H is not like one of the many ordinary soldiers being killed every week out there.

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ORIGINAL: UtopianRanger

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However, the Royals, in my opinion hold special status beyond that of the normal celeb.   That makes them a greater target.  The greater the target, the greater chance of injuring and killing your troops - those that you are there to lead and protect.   I am not saying he shouldn't go necessarily, but not necessarily in his current capacity.  Liaison at HQ, Morale builder, something might be a better plan.  Especially in an unconventional war.   In a conventional war, I don't see the problem as being so great.  In a conventional war, specific units are generally not targeted, area targets are more important.   Just my 2 cents

You miss the whole underlying point KenDckey.  The day the children of the dilatants, dignitaries, presidents and kings start riding shotgun in Humvee's like the rest of us peasants, is day we will stop seeing these useless, stupid-ass wars like we have in Iraq--and possibly Iran next-- that seem to benefit just a minute bloc of the population.