First, the ability of foreign tanks to break into a prison to free folks charged with murder is used by conservatives as a demonstration of sovereign nature of the Iraqi regime. That the perps have gone unpunished is ignored. (Wonder what would happen if Iraqi tanks staged a gaolbreak in Merrye Olde England, freeing Irish folks accused of murdering Brits?)

Next, the Brits are arresting this sovereign nations police officers. Another demonstration of Iraqi freedom?

UK troops detain Basra policemen

"British forces have detained 12 people, including three police officers, in connection with a series of deadly attacks on UK forces in southern Iraq. Brigadier John Lorimer said the raid, in Basra during the night, was aimed at stopping the surge in attacks by local militia on allied troops."

Arf