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Message #16392 of 18360  *NEW* To From Subject Date ALL saundrabeach   Should Royalty Go To War? 1/14/07, 10:36am Prince Harry Prepares for Possible Iraq Duty AP LONDON (Jan. 13) - A British newspaper reported Sunday that Prince Harry was scheduled to begin final training for deployment to Iraq with his army regiment, but the Defense Ministry said no decision had been made on whether he would be deployed. The News of the World said the 22-year-old prince, who is third in line to the throne, would take part in a two-day pre-deployment course which includes instruction in basic Arabic phrases. Harry, known as "Cornet Wales" by his Blues and Royals regiment, has trained to command 11 soldiers and four Scimitar tanks. A Defense Ministry spokesman said the Blues and Royals were among a number of regiments being considered for deployment to Iraq in April. "Even if the regiment is selected, it is not the case that the entire regiment would be deployed. If his unit was selected, it would be down to the unit commander to determine whether it would be appropriate for Harry to go," the spokesman said, speaking on customary condition of anonymity in line with policy. Prince William, currently training as a troop leader within the Blues and Royals, cannot be deployed to war zones because he is second in line to the British crown. Britain has 7,000 troops based in southern Iraq, but plans to reduce its numbers in 2007. Treasury Chief Gordon Brown, who is expected to succeed Tony Blair as prime minister, said last Sunday that several thousand soldiers would withdraw by the end of the year. -------------------------------------------------------- TREAT OTHERS LIKE YOU WANT TO BE TREATED WELCOME EACH NEW DAY! Just When Your Children Are Fit To Live With, They Are Living With Someone Else! -------------------------------------------------------- • Previous Topic • Next Topic • Reply to Msg #16392 • Back to Topics This message has been added to these RRBBS++ Blogs: Randy Edwards 's Blog

Message #16395 of 18360  *NEW* To From Subject Date saundrabeach Randy Edwards   Re: Should Royalty Go To War? 1/14/07, 4:25pm If it's a law, then yes he's got to just like I did when it was my turn. -------------------------------------------------------- Life is great..........Randy -------------------------------------------------------- • Previous Topic • Next Topic • Reply to Msg #16395 • Back to Topics This message has been added to these RRBBS++ Blogs: Randy Edwards 's Blog

Message #16398 of 18360  *NEW* To From Subject Date saundrabeach Robert Jones   Re: Should Royalty Go To War? 1/14/07, 11:23pm I would say it should be his option. I think it would demonstrate his character and constitution to stand with his men and face the dangers and reality of war. What more could you ask of a leader than to stand beside you in harm's way. That would be a high mark on his resume as far as I am concerned. -------------------------------------------------------- Friends are the best collectibles -------------------------------------------------------- • Previous Topic • Next Topic • Reply to Msg #16398 • Back to Topics

Message #16401 of 18360  *NEW* To From Subject Date Robert Jones Rob Reed   Re: Should Royalty Go To War? 1/15/07, 10:28am >I would say it should be his option. I think it would >demonstrate his character and constitution to stand with his >men and face the dangers and reality of war. What more could >you ask of a leader than to stand beside you in harm's way. >That would be a high mark on his resume as far as I am >concerned. Definitely agree here... but he would most definitely be a PRIME target by the enemy. -------------------------------------------------------- "Treat the Earth not as if it was given to you by your parents, but as if it was lent to you by your children." - Kenyan Proverb "The power of accurate observation is often called cynicism by those that do not have it." - George Bernard Shaw -------------------------------------------------------- • Previous Topic • Next Topic • Reply to Msg #16401 • Back to Topics

Message #16403 of 18360  *NEW* To From Subject Date Rob Reed Robert Jones   Re: Should Royalty Go To War? 1/15/07, 3:37pm There is substantial risk involved if he does go to war. For some reason I keep have having visions of King Aurthur. If he goes his service would be in the finest traditions of chivalry and bravery. What message would be sent to the families of all with service people overseas if England's nobility has one of their own standing in harms way as one of the defenders of freedom. -------------------------------------------------------- Friends are the best collectibles -------------------------------------------------------- • Previous Topic • Next Topic • Reply to Msg #16403 • Back to Topics

Message #16404 of 18360  *NEW* To From Subject Date Robert Jones saundrabeach   Re: Should Royalty Go To War? 1/15/07, 5:10pm I personally would not like to see this young prince, third in line to the throne, go to war. In days of yore, at least in movies, you would see the kings riding ahead of the warriors. First the little drummer boys. I was so happy my sons did not have to risk their lives. What mom would. -------------------------------------------------------- TREAT OTHERS LIKE YOU WANT TO BE TREATED WELCOME EACH NEW DAY! Just When Your Children Are Fit To Live With, They Are Living With Someone Else! -------------------------------------------------------- • Previous Topic • Next Topic • Reply to Msg #16404 • Back to Topics

Message #16405 of 18360  *NEW* To From Subject Date Robert Jones saundrabeach   Re: Should Royalty Go To War? 1/15/07, 5:12pm >I would say it should be his option. I think it would >demonstrate his character and constitution to stand with his >men and face the dangers and reality of war. What more could >you ask of a leader than to stand beside you in harm's way. >That would be a high mark on his resume as far as I am >concerned. If he didn't get killed to prove a point. He is not a leader now. He is so young. He doesn't NEED a resume, he was born with one from day one -------------------------------------------------------- TREAT OTHERS LIKE YOU WANT TO BE TREATED WELCOME EACH NEW DAY! Just When Your Children Are Fit To Live With, They Are Living With Someone Else! -------------------------------------------------------- • Previous Topic • Next Topic • Reply to Msg #16405 • Back to Topics

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