Waterboarding Technique via Khmer Rouge

US President George W Bush has vetoed the bill passed by the Congress to outlaw waterboarding in interrogation of suspects. This was against the advice of his military advisors (see here. I have chosen a local US newspaper to avoid any suggestion that the story is presented bya biased source).

In searching for a visual idea of what the technique might look like, the Editor came across a pictorial catalogue of the instruments used by the Khmer Rouge (remember the genocidal Commies?)

Perhaps the President thinks attention is so keenly focussed on the Democratic nomination contest that he can continue his reactionary policies unnoticed. This must not slip through the American consciousness. It is amazing that the man could stand on the steps of the White House beside former POW, tortured in captivity, John McCain on one day, and the next day argue in favour of torture. There is no euphemism that can be used for this technique. It is torture. And, it must be roundly rejected by all candidates for the presidency of the United States. And, by all Americans.

What will you say, America?