The reader response is pretty unanimously NO:

KLo: I must say you caught me by surprise when you asked the question about Prince Harry: “isn’t it reckless to send him to Iraq?” Please; we need more individuals like Prince Harry! He understands, as a military man, some very important obligations one has as a citizen. First: you have an obligation to your country to defend it! Second; you have an obligation to your “mates” in a combat outfit to be there with them. Third and perhaps most important; “we are all expendable” and someone will take our place if we are no longer around! This third point should be mentioned to the vast majority of our Senators and Congress Persons as they all seem to believe that the Universe is not centered on the Sun, but on them!! Prince Harry is following the proud Brit tradition of another chap named Harry at Agincourt!! Bravo for Harry. We need more like him in this country!

UPDATE: One of Jonah’s military guys weighs in.