Shocked that Iraqi's may want to protect their famalies from occupatrion forces?:

U.S. officer calls insurgents 'ruthless':

"This is a skilled and determined enemy. He's ruthless. He's got a thirst for blood like I've never seen anywhere in my life," said Army Maj. Gen. Joseph F. Fil Jr., the 1st Cavalry Division commander who has been in charge of military operations throughout the capital since late last year.