Kraxis , the estimate is still 18/20,000 , despite the killings and imprisonments the figure seems to remain fairly constant .
As for the "fighting from anger" thing , the changes to the voting process are very likely to increase that . It was originally formulated to ensure that all groupings had a voice . One grouping didn't like that voice and is now making moves to silence it .
If the prospect of making a political noise is taken away then it is highly likely that they will make a noise through other means .
For a PR savvy group like Zaqawis this could be a real bonus .
As for the spectaculars , yes they have decreased , but they are still attempting them , another attempt at the Green Zone yesterday , luckily the suicide bomber went off without penetrating the cordon .