Well If Iraq had invaded America, and the general public started shooting Iraqi soldiers they would be called "hero's" by Americans.
America invaded Iraq (and illegally to boot!), and they believe they are protecting whats right.
America has no clue about the middle east way of thinking. They hate Americans and always will. It has been simmering for awhile and when the American Invaders came they saw opportunity.
Why would they stop and risk getting tortured and their rights violated under the Geneva convention. They realize it is better to fight to death then be captured by USA.
If anyone invaded Canada it would be open season on that countries army (and citizens), even though I am just a civilian or "insurgent" as "W" would say.
It is kinda comical though, you guys invade Iraq and people fighting back are either "terrorists" or "insurgents" such fancy words, for Bush. If "W" was around during WW1 or WW2 would he have the same classification for the enemy?