Or else just taking matters into their own hands. Note that this is an Iraqi ground operation. The time has been right for a settling of accounts, the Arab way, for three years. It's about time.
The Arab Way: Anything less would be downright civilized. And that would never do.
There is probably a certain amount of Iraqi "payback" going on here as well..
Many of these soldiers stood in lines and saw freinds and relatives die from terrorist's bombs..
Some may be carrying shrapnel..
Definite payback time..