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Second Lieutenant Harry Wales, also known as Prince Harry of Britain, is preparing for a tour of duty in Iraq. He and his unit will deploy soon as a member of the light infantry Household Cavalry. Prince Harry, third in line to the throne, has chosen the military as his career and indicated he would resign his commission if not allowed to deploy.

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Bukakke
Feb. 22, 2007, 1:46 p.m.
At first I thought that. But, now I am thinking that there are more troops being pulled out of Irac. If England pulls out will he ever see any action?
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Scragglycat46
Feb. 22, 2007, 3:42 p.m.
good for you. thanks for your comments. lack of recognition for American standards. Could this be part of the reason the US has a decline in respect globally...Also, loosing Blair's influence but gaining Harry's perspective may be some compensation, we'll see
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Blackace
Feb. 22, 2007, 3:47 p.m.
AWWW it's a stunt, he will never leave the Green zone. He will fight this war like i am fighting this war, from behind a desk. Well i did march on Washington, and he is traveling there, yep we are even.
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beachboy6000
Feb. 22, 2007, 8:18 a.m.
I appreciate the fact that he wants to go, but he is already being called a "bullet magnet" by those who are serving with him. I wish him all the best and a safe return.
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Nowalive
Feb. 22, 2007, 8:23 a.m.
Oustanding! This shows a very strong sense of civic duty in this young man. I have never been a follower of the Royals, but I am inspired by this.
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white-pawn
Feb. 22, 2007, 8:39 a.m.
He could be a major target, symbolically speaking. I wonder if while he's there he might reflect upon the wrongness of stealing other peoples resources, like his family has been doing for centuries.
But since the British are pulling out soon, he's probably getting there in just enough time to clean up the empties.
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Amazing1
Feb. 22, 2007, 8:44 a.m.
Sounds as though he's an idealistic young man, which is not surprising for someone of his age. I hope those around him do not become targets by their proximity to the young prince. I also think that this may hasten England's withdrawal from the whole place. And that is a good thing. Would that we would do the same.
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simonsez
Feb. 22, 2007, 9:09 a.m.
Who knows ... something good may come from this.
Give 'em hell, Harry!
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sue2008
Feb. 22, 2007, 9:17 a.m.
It is all BS, he is just ****** spoiled rich boy. Why does he have to go?? It is not going to change anything. How many soldiers would be wasting their time looking out for his safety??
soldiers are coming back...it is not like he is going for an attack now..
he just wants to make his older brother look bad
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DoseASpinoza
Feb. 22, 2007, 9:34 a.m.
Thank you. Although I wonder if it isn't the other way around...is his deployment timed for withdrawal, or is withdrawal timed for his deployment?
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Teagen
Feb. 22, 2007, 10:32 a.m.
Some withdrawl. Most of those troops are heading for Afghanistan. I think I'd prefer to stay.
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Bkumm
Feb. 22, 2007, 12:54 p.m.
May we please have the definition of a 'libtard'?
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Ghosteo
Feb. 22, 2007, 9:38 a.m.
He's apparently grown up to be a fine man. No greater love nor greater honor then for a man (or women) to lay down his life for another. A sharp contrast to most children of priveledge, including our President's, who could easily volunteer their time to help out the wounded or the families of their contemporaries who have given all in the performance of their duty.
God's speed Harry!
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JoshGS
Feb. 22, 2007, 9:38 a.m.
It is interesting to hear this right after Tony Blair just announced that they are removing some of the troops from Iraq. He's going to be a major target because word spreads and I will not be suprised if anything serious happens.
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Methysmenos
Feb. 22, 2007, 9:40 a.m.
Very admirable, I doubt it has anything to do with the announcement of British withdrawal. Harry will see plenty of action before that happens.
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Pader
Feb. 22, 2007, 8:19 p.m.
Huh? Is this English?
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sue2008
Feb. 22, 2007, 10:06 a.m.
goood Idea Cincybabe. send the Bush girls........
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evelyna
Feb. 22, 2007, 10:12 a.m.
Sending troops? But England is withdrawing. Soon we will too. All are running out of money.
Any US or English embassies being built?
Another rich with a candy duty.
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Teagen
Feb. 22, 2007, 11:04 a.m.
Go back to grammer school.
Lady Dianna died because of a drunken driver, lack of seat belts and "journalists".
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Pader
Feb. 22, 2007, 8:20 p.m.
Nope. It definitely is not English
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Macondo
Feb. 22, 2007, 10:16 a.m.
Big differences between the United Kingdom and our chicken hawks George's kingdom.
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AmpLee
Feb. 22, 2007, 10:16 a.m.
no sh!t
*words that popped in my head when I read the titie*
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not2needy
Feb. 22, 2007, 10:27 a.m.
I think it is noble of the Royal family that their children serve in their Army.
Now, time for the USA to adopt the same policy and the children of Statesmen here must serve. That would thwart the warhawk efforts to get other people's children killed.
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Teagen
Feb. 22, 2007, 10:41 a.m.
I welcome anyone willing to risk his life in the pursuit of freedom. He sounds like a very capable leader and his unit really likes him. My fear is the Syrians and Iranians targeting him.
God speed Prince Harry.
For all the comments of Chicken Hawks, Harry, like the rest of us volunteered to serve and defend our respective nations. So you can sit around you mom & dad's homes writing anti Bush slogans all day. Go back to class for the liberal arts and let us finish this war.