Posted by Martha on October 26, 2009, 12:29 am, in reply to "Re: The knifeman who spoiled the party for Princess Eugenie"
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: I don't understand why being "a
: royal" automatically means she needs
: protection. She does no official work on
: behalf of the British crown (she isn't even
: considered a part of the Canadian royal
: family.
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: Someone unbalanced who wanted to make a name
: for themselves might cause her serious harm.
: Also, she might have a stalker or two who
: could present a threat. Not to mention the
: various yobs who would stab her just for the
: fun of it.
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: How different is that from any other person
: who might be targeted. But the public
: doesn't provide protection for them.
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You're right, and a restraining order is only worth the paper it's written on. But those in the public eye are more likely to attract unwanted attention, although it is true that it can happen to anyone.
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