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Date: 31 August 2011 21:08:31
I am not a believer in war or violence, although the kids at school might find that hard to believe. Wars happen, but I don't think there's any good in it. We may have got rid of Saddam Hussein, but look at the rest of the mess that has been left. As I've said before I'd like to see someone get rid of Gaddaffi and Mugabe, but I can foresee the fall out, and it's not pretty. My attitude to the soldiers though is slightly different. Although they made the choice to put themselves in the line of fire by joining the armed forces, you cannot help but be moved by their bravery and their determination to not give up, despite their experiences and in many cases, their injuries.
This programme about soldiers walking to the North Pole, accompanied for part of their journey by HRH Prince Harry, was quietly inspirational. One with no arm, one with a paralysed arm, one with no leg, and one whose back was broken and who was told he would never walk again, walked 160 miles over the ice to the Pole, pulling polks containing their tents for every step of the way. I'm glad that this documentary was made. Of course, the whole thing got more attention because of Harry's involvement, but he did point out himself, that although the programme was called "Harry's Heroes" it really had very little to do with him, and so much more about what these guys managed to accomplish. Incredible viewing.