Title: Re: A Response to Doug Williams
Post by beech trees on Aug 9th, 2003 at 10:17pm
Skeptic wrote on Aug 9th, 2003 at 9:06pm:The polygraphers who come here to "stir up trouble" do, indeed, make excellent exhibits. Consider that, in this one thread, we have shining examples of these characteristics:
1) A polygraphers' honesty
2) A polygraphers' maturity
3) A polygraphers' inability to stick to the point
4) A polygraphers' mental state
5) A polygraphers' thoughtlessness
6) The lack of willingness of other polygraphers to disclaim the offender(s)
In general, I've only seen behavior such as this on Usenet from disturbed, angry individuals. The fact that it shows up so often here is quite possibly indicative of a deep and pervasive problem in the polygraph community. These are not honest, mature, stable professionals.
When I first came here, I honestly thought the description of polygraphers as professional liars and cheats was a bit knee-jerk, a reaction to polygraph "methodology" as an interrogation trick. Thanks in large part to the postings I've seen here, I now know better: these guys don't just lie because their profession calls for it, or for the "greater good". They really are fundamentally dishonest, immature and troubled people, and the idea that any of them sit in judgement or are the gatekeepers for our national security should deeply offend us all.
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Hi Skep, You hit upon the main reason I haven't posted recently-- the polygraph regulars are doing more for our side of the issue than I could ever hope to do! Keep it up guys! ;D
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