I thought the Iraqi war was justified, both for our liberation of Kuwaiti citizens who were subjected to Iraqi torture, and ten years later, the liberation of Iraqi citizens from the same fate. I thought it was justified even when the WMD controversy erupted (and I still think the WMD issue is open). However, I was deeply disappointed to hear that US forces have subjected Iraqi prisoners of war to torture and humiliation. Guess it's a reminder that there is evil in every person regardless of ideology. Our nation is subject to God's judgment, and even though I believe this war was just, people who commit these atrocities deserve to suffer severe consequences, not only the loss of their military credentials (dishonorable discharge), but prison time as well.
Glenn Reynolds has a roundup of opinion on this event. Interesting comment that this action could be viewed as an act of treason, though it was probably not committed with that as motivation. I wish I could hear some evidence that this was all photo-shopped, but I don't think I ever will. Looks like a real story.
Though these actions are deplorable, I do agree that one difference between the US military and the former Hussein regime is that our torturers will be punished and not rewarded for their actions. There will be the usual comments from the followers of MoveOn.org that this is typical behaviour of US soldiers. Unless this is dealt with quickly and severely, those folks have some fuel to add to their fire.