Well, as you know President Bush signed the law that prohibited torture. Right?
Well, he did. But if you read his signing statement (which no one does, but you can see it via the White House web site), Bush reserves the right to ignore the torture section. He also believes that if you are tortured, you can't sue (" noting that the text and structure of Title X do not create a private right of action to enforce Title X, the executive branch shall construe Title X not to create a private right of action"). Nor does it apply to an emeny combatant held overseas (but we don't torture there).
You government in action (and if you are smart you will shut your mouth about it).