You may or may not like to hear this, but the profession of arms when the cause is just is the most noble of all.
Aye. These men have tremendous honor and my utmost admiration. I was just trying to shed a bit of light on their thinking. They are not simply one dimensional characters. Their history is fascinating, and their trustworthiness is undeniable because of the justness of the causes for which they fight. When they pledge their oaths of allegiance, they never break that vow.
Having said that, I must agree that they are probably quite incensed by the wanton destruction of Hindu artifacts by the Taliban. I would not want to be in their way if Afghanistan is where their path leads them.