GRIMLEY FIENDISH The difference between Andrews war and Harry's is totally different, the Internet is one weapon that was not around during the Falklands and its a dangerous invention, and as MUSHYMANROB mentioned the enemy and the cause was slightly different, they were not fanatic's or terrorists, I feel pretty certain that if Harry had ever been captured by Argentina, they would have respected his life and other soldiers under the Geneva Convention as all POW's should be, the Taliban in Afganistan would certainly not and it does not bear thinking about.

 

The ramifications of that nightmare would be huge.

 

As for Jon Snow, he is a very respected journalist without doubt, that is why his comment was met with shock, he knows more than anyone in the Media the existence of restraint in the cause of security or a threat to life, and although he is entitled to his view and said it afterwards, he kept quiet under the agreement, which to my mind was a double standard on his part, if he felt so strongly about reporting it, he could have done. He wouldn't have much of a career with his colleagues afterwards, but he could have spoke out.

 

But there has always been awareness during times of war of making sure that careless talk didn't cost lives, or "loose lips sunk ships" and the Media will unfortunately have to employ that option more than we will ever know.

 

As with Rob, I hear what you say, but I am totally anti-censorship at the end of the day when it comes to the news, now more than ever simply because the "war" we are now embroiled in is completely wrong and unjustified and essentially has bugger all to do with the actual security of our country, in fact, being so closely associated with Bush's crusade is what's caused the terror attacks in this country if you ask me... We had no real reason to invade Iraq, our troops were sent out there and to Afghanistan poorly equipped, under-resourced (as has been proven by a coroner's inquest by the way...), and basically used as propaganda tools to further the cause of this Govt's agenda... And they continue to be used in this manner even when at home, all this bullsh!t over whether soldiers should wear uniforms or civvies when off-duty (like that has anything to do with the Govt)... Well, I lived very close to an RAF base for 30 years of my life (RAF Leuchars is just across a road bridge, about 10 miles or so away from my home city of Dundee), I NEVER saw an airman dressed up to the nines in his or her uniform when they were off duty, just going about daily life.... The only people I see in Dundee wearing army boots and camoflage trousers are the Death Metal fans....

I think it's great he's following his father Mr Hewitt into the forces ;)

 

I have always said he is James Hewitt's son. You can tell, they have the same colour hair :)

 

I have always said he is James Hewitt's son. You can tell, they have the same colour hair :)

 

Yep, me, Rob, Craig and Thisispop are utterly convinced that Harry is, indeed, the b/astard son of James Hewitt.... :lol: :lol:

 

I probably should have pointed out that this is pretty much the reason why I always refer to Harry as "HRH Gingerbollocks" or "The Royal B/astard", :P ....

 

As for Jon Snow, he is a very respected journalist without doubt, that is why his comment was met with shock, he knows more than anyone in the Media the existence of restraint in the cause of security or a threat to life, and although he is entitled to his view and said it afterwards, he kept quiet under the agreement, which to my mind was a double standard on his part, if he felt so strongly about reporting it, he could have done. He wouldn't have much of a career with his colleagues afterwards, but he could have spoke out.

 

I agree that he probably shouldn't have just 'played ball' like everyone else did, but he was probably put under a lot of pressure.. He really would've been sticking his neck out, and I'd be willing to bet that not a single one of his colleagues would've had the balls to back his play...