Europe Imports Torture From US - Read More IPSNEWS
By David Cronin
BRUSSELS, Apr 14, 2010 (IPS) - A U.S. company has admitted for the first time that it exports equipment designed to inflict pain on prisoners to Europe.
Among the products expressly prohibitied is the 'Band-It' system; attached to a prisoner's arms or legs, it can administer an electric shock of 50,000 volts.
"Nidec, a Spanish firm, had been offering "stun cuffs", which are also intended for attachment to a detainee's limbs, for sale. But the company told Time magazine recently that it had withdrawn such products from its online catalog. "
Cir·cum·vent
to avoid unpleasantness by artfulness,deception or subterfuge ; avoid by anticipating or outwitting.
Circumvent in a Sentence
circumvention - (noun) circumventive - (adjective)
1.Nidec circumvented further enquires from Time magazine. Nidec said it had recently withdrawn the product from its online catalog.
2. In the circumvention of an impending investigation, Nidec told Time magazine the product is withdrawn from online catalog.
3. Nidec employed circumventive measures to avert unwarranted investigations for fears it will be detrimental to product sales and public image.
Circumvent - Synonyms in Sentence
obviate, avert, deflect, thwart
1. To obviate the risk of further investigation from Time magazine, Nidec removed the product from its online catalog.
2. Nidec adverted pending investigation to avoid public scrutiny.
3. Nidec quickly deflected interest from Time magazine by removing stun cuffs from their online catalog.
4. Enquires from Time magazine was masterfully thwarted by the removal of stun cuffs from online catalog.
Points to Ponder
Can a restraining device that administers electric shock of 50,000 volt be bought online with no regulation or control?
Can stun cuff still be bought online? Does it has a high potential of being misused?
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