‘If it’s too dangerous for Prince Harry, then it’s too dangerous for me. Soldiers will say: ‘Is his life worth more than mine'” Well, from a political point of view, yes. But from a morale point of view, the answer is no.’
–Charles Heyman, a former British soldier and the editor of the book “Armed Forces of the UK,” on the decision not to send the prince to Iraq
‘Let’s be honest: Although there are many fine officers in the police department, there’s a simple test. Call Domino’s Pizza or the police, and time which one gets there first.’
–Tom G. Palmer, of the Cato Institute, on a federal appeals court ruling that the District of Columbia’s longtime ban on keeping handguns in homes for self-defense is unconstitutional.
‘If they want to convict me, they’ll hang themselves in the process.’
–2006 Tour de France winner Floyd Landis, who insisted that his arbitration hearing on doping charges be open to all media
