Prince Harry Going To Iraq

American Voices

February 26, 2007 | ISSUE 43•08

Prince Harry, the son of Prince Charles and Lady Diana, third in line to the throne of England, is being deployed to Iraq. What do you think?

Queen Elizabeth did well as a machine-gunner during World War II, so I wouldn't expect any less of her grandson.

Arthur Locke
Brewer
Man, Iraqi phone lines are going to be inundated with prank callers asking if they have Prince Harry in a tank.

Mary Sawyer
Systems Analyst
Great. Another kid with maternal-abandonment issues and a gun.

Chuck Hurley
Hair Stylist

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