Cool it, Joe. Don't blame the polygraph victim. He doesn't know any better.

The polygraph indu$try strives to keep people in the dark about the risks, realities and limitations of the "test." Why? Because it's all about the money.

Clearly, the poster's sad situation is precisely the kind of circumstance under which a bill of rights for polygraph test-takers would go a long way to prevent heartache, confusion, or worse.

Meanwhile, the American Polygraph Association continues to promote unrealistic expectations. Here's a quote from the APA web site:

"APA examiners are able to attain accuracy rates exceeding 90 percent."

Consumers -- especially discordant couples dealing with trust issues -- need protection from such exuberant marketing claims.

Also, anyone contemplating a polygraph "test" for fidelity issues should be aware that the American Polygraph Association refuses to publish a model policy on fidelity "testing."  I wonder why...