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To: Maurice Winn who wrote (9239)	11/7/2001 3:42:10 AM
From: Snowshoe	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

>>I think the Afghans would think him a jolly fine fellow to get them through the first few years.<< Seriously, I do to. Wish I could find that picture of him in the Afghan getup.

To: Maurice Winn who wrote (9239)	11/8/2001 2:43:41 AM
From: Raymond Duray	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 281500

Hi Maurice, Re: . British royalty is less spoiled than the average Big Mac-gobbling Delta Force Having spoken to Canadians, South Africans and others about this royalty adulation and found them as enamoured as you, I have to admit, I'm baffled. What possible purpose does an anachronism like the Windsors serve for you? To my American instincts, this royal jelly roll is nothing other than a trifle, a frivolous folly and an indication that a large percentage of the population of the Commonwealth states are daft. Can you explain how this eccentricity plays purposefully into your world view? Just wondering, Ray

To: Maurice Winn who wrote (9239)	11/8/2001 7:09:27 AM
From: bela_ghoulashi	Respond to of 281500

Young Woman Slaps Prince Charles in Latvia in Protest of Britain's War Role By J. Michael Lyons Associated Press Writer Published: Nov 8, 2001 RIGA, Latvia (AP) - A young woman slapped Prince Charles with a rose Thursday to protest Britain's role in the U.S.-led bombings in Afghanistan. Charles, walking near a monument to Latvian independence, had just stopped to talked to a group of children when the woman, who appeared to be around 20, stepped forward and hit the prince across the face with the flower. The heir to the British throne flinched and appeared startled, while police grabbed his assailant. Charles didn't appear hurt and kept moving along the street speaking to bystanders. As the woman was led away by two armed police, she said the action was to protest Britain's role in Afghanistan. She refused to give her name or age. It was not clear if she would be charged with any crime. All three Baltic governments have been strong supporters of the U.S.-led war effort in Afghanistan, backing that generally reflected widespread sympathy for the United States in the wake of Sept. 11 airborne terrorist attacks. Prince Charles arrived Thursday in Latvia from Lithuania during a tour to commemorate Britain's recognition of the Baltic independence from Moscow a decade ago. He started the week in Estonia, and leaves the region Friday. The Baltic states, with combined populations of just over 7 million people, had close economic ties with Britain before World War II. British investment now lags far behind that of the nearby Nordic nations. AP-ES-11-08-01 0639EST ap.tbo.com