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I think she got off lightly.....

Anonymous — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 09:27:51 GMT

Not such a great photo opportunity after all

https://news.sky.com/video/queens-guard-shoves-female-tourist-11448156

The rope was obviously there for a reason

Re: I think she got off lightly.....

Cleoriff — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 09:41:18 GMT

Quite ridiculous really. As you say, the rope was there for a reason. It looks as if the photo was taken to create a 'sensation'. We have no idea how many times the guard had asked her to move..

Re: I think she got off lightly.....

Glory1 — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 10:11:14 GMT

What a stupid woman. Hope she wasn't American.

Re: I think she got off lightly.....

Anonymous — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 10:47:48 GMT

@Cleoriff wrote:
Quite ridiculous really. As you say, the rope was there for a reason. It looks as if the photo was taken to create a 'sensation'. We have no idea how many times the guard had asked her to move..

Sky’s headline is designed to create a sensation, because that’s what journalists do, and it’s fairly consistent with how the story has been reported in the tabloids. Not surprisingly, it’s also caused a bit of a stir on social media, and the reaction has been fairly mixed. But I wouldn’t say there’s been much sympathy for the tourist involved.

https://mobile.twitter.com/wallaceme/status/1022062163777789952

Re: I think she got off lightly.....

jezza1234 — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 12:59:22 GMT

what the average tourist/punter is blissfully unaware of is that the guards are on duty. They are unable to stop for anyone. If you get in their way they will either push you away or walk over you. More fool that stupid tourist for standing in front of a soldier on duty. She is lucky she didnt get shot! (which by the way the guards are authorised to do)

No symapthy

Re: I think she got off lightly.....

Bambino — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 13:03:43 GMT

If you search on YouTube you'll see that this isn't the first time something like this has happened. I remember seeing one where a guard actually pointed his gun at a tourist and told them to get away.

Edit: In fact, here it is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bW4bRcEVEk

Re: I think she got off lightly.....

Glory1 — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 21:30:11 GMT

Some tourists behave like idiots when away from home. They'd never get in the way of a soldier with a gun at home.

I bet they look at the Guards and forget they are soldiers trained to kill not just men dressed up in a pretty uniform for the tourists to take a photo with.

Re: I think she got off lightly.....

Anonymous — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 07:44:10 GMT

I've no time for people like this ... no respect for the military for one thing ... have watchen the blue link you posted @Bambino & some people are beyond words ... well ... the guards said it right!

Re: I think she got off lightly.....

ComaChameleon — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 08:26:08 GMT

@Glory1 wrote:
Some tourists behave like idiots when away from home. They'd never get in the way of a soldier with a gun at home.

I bet they look at the Guards and forget they are soldiers trained to kill not just men dressed up in a pretty uniform for the tourists to take a photo with.

Exactly, you nailed it.

Stupid is as stupid does...

Re: I think she got off lightly.....

Cleoriff — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 08:30:49 GMT

What's more in this heat guess who I feel more sorry for?

Yes that's right....The guard in full military regalia who has to stand in that heat for hours on end.

Re: I think she got off lightly.....

Anonymous — Sat, 28 Jul 2018 08:29:02 GMT

@Bambino wrote:
If you search on YouTube you'll see that this isn't the first time something like this has happened. I remember seeing one where a guard actually pointed his gun at a tourist and told them to get away.

Edit: In fact, here it is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bW4bRcEVEk

The crazy thing about that incident, is that someone is apparently attempting to climb the fence, hence the guard’s repeated warnings, before he finally draws his weapon. Buckingham Palace will always have a significant Police presence though, who will also be armed. So I think in that situation, the protocol for the soldier is probably just to issue the challenge (I don’t think he’s seriously contemplating shooting anyone), and if it’s absolutely necessary, the Police will make an arrest. But people seem to forget where they are, and these soldiers are performing an operational role, they’re not just there to boost tourism in the capital.