Royal Hostages Don't Help Wars

I applaud the decision that Prince Harry WILL NOT BE DEPLOYED TO IRAQ.

While there is a certain egalitarian streak in me that recalls the idea of equality under the law, it's clear to anyone with a brain (in the West anyway) that Prince Harry is no average subject of the Crown. As such, placing him in the middle of a faction-ridden conflict with uncertain structures of leadership would just be begging for trouble. I have no doubt that the Prince is a loyal and dauntless fellow, but there are some matters best left to commanders with solid military experience.

I imagine that this intelligent decision will meet with all manner of ill-thought controversy, but what a controversy would be created if a Royal were taken hostage in a war zone! The implications would be simply too mind-boggling to consider rationally.

Again...Brave fellow this Prince, but wise move, you commanders.