Feb 29, 2008 01:30AM GMT
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Science - Social Sciences & History
Did Prince Harry make the right decision to fight in Afghanistan?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html..."Prince Harry has fulfilled his dream of serving his country, fighting the Taliban on the front line in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence confirmed today.
The 23-year-old Household Cavalry officer has spent the past 10 weeks secretly serving in war-ravaged Helmand Province and was there over Christmas. He dropped his first bombs on New Year's Eve.
The Prince dismissed fears that he will be a "bullet magnet", swore he does not miss "anything", said he believed his mother was proud of him - and made no reference to girlfriend Chelsy Davy.
Despite being third in line to the throne, the prince was allowed to operate within sight of enemy positions, calling in air strikes and carrying out aerial surveillance of Taliban trenches and bunker systems."
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raves +5 Mar 02, 2008 10:45PM GMT (edited)You people give me a pain in the butt. George Bush served in the Nation Guard, which half our troops are right now. Bill Clinton got a pass because he was in college, and then went to Russia. If you are judging a man's worth by military service then John McCain should win easlily. I also get ticked at people who never serve, putting down people who do. My Father and Father in law both did 2 1/2 years in WWII. My brother, and brother in law, along with other members of my family served during Viet Nam. My cousin's sons were in Iraq. So until you have served or have had someone serve, don't complain. Freedom in this country isn't free. It has to be fought for every day. This is the one of only a few countries where you can talk about your leaders with such dis-respect, and not be killed or jailed.
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raves +3 Mar 03, 2008 01:05AM GMTMy family served in WWI, several uncles served in WWII, one uncle on Normandy Beach on D Day who could never talk about the experience because it was such a blood bath. I also had a cousin who was a Dr that served in Viet Nam. You are right....many people have made sacrifices and I am thankful for each and every one of them.
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raves Mar 03, 2008 03:06AM GMTUsed to. Now its about keeping power. He's third in line. His grandmother, dad and older brother has to kicked the bucket before he could ascend to the throne. He's expendable for now. He did not go there for glory, honor, and country. He went because he is bored of being the other/younger prince.
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raves +2 -1 posted Mar 02, 2008 04:45PM GMT
Answered Yes
I am very impressed with Harry. He could have played at being a soldier like Bush, instead, he acted like on of the guys and did a great job. Matt Drudge should be ashamed of himself for bringing it out. Harry could have been killed because of Drudge's lack of care. -
raves +3
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I think it was a noble decision. He shows great character.