Sam

I will say at the outset that my knowledge of the workings of the polygraph was gained right here on this website by both sides of the poly subject. I will, however, pass on a tidbit of what I received in private emails from a long time polygrapher.

He said that he "had much more confidence in analog charts than he did the computer analysis because the computer charts reflected so much BS interference". (This is a very condensed sentence). He also indicated the "analog test requires a very experienced examiner who also possesses very good psychoanalytical skills to reach the desired 80% accuracy. That is only acquired with both training and talent".

As I have stated here before one of the problems that I have with polygraphy is ONE man has the power to free or condem. However, if a polygrapher can wrangle a true (and I say again a TRUE) confession from a sex offender or murderer I would shake their hand. But then I read of so many who were scared into a false confession, and are now being released from prison because of DNA, I get concerned.

I don't know Washington's laws but, I don't think a poly can be forced on you unless it was stipulated by the judge as part of your probation. Check your probation rules. If the order FROM THE JUDGE does not require a poly, then you can legally refuse to take it. NO PO has the authority to change a judge's order. The punitive ones will try to make you believe they can.

Twoblock

You wrote:  "I will say at the outset that my knowledge of the workings of the polygraph was gained right here on this website by both sides of the poly subject."

Haven't you got a life?  What the hell are you doing on this website if you don't have a dog in the hunt?  Why don't you get on some Miner's website and talk about things you do know about?   

You wrote further:  "ONE man has the power to free or condem."   

That might have some impact on a sex offender test and as far as I'm concerned, better safe than sorry.  I seriously doubt there is any effective rehabilitation for sex offenders.  When it comes to the old specific issue test you couldn't be further from the truth.  I guess in a nutshell I'm telling you you're full of shit.  Don't speak about polygraph unless you know what you're talking about.

George

Your supporters are really coming out of the woodwork.  You must be so proud to have a child molester backing your crap.  Let's see now, if (when) Okieperv reoffends, do families and or jurisdictions of the young victims have any recourse in filing criminal charges and or civil suits against you and your little I'm behind the 1st amendment website?  Do the ends justify the means, no matter how many youngsters get hurt?  Obviously the examiner who DQ'd you deserves a medal.  You should be in no way affiliated with a law enforcement or intelligence organization.  Stay in Europe.

The examiner should receive a medal because of his diligent duty in identifying a potential dishonest candidate.  You, nor I can determine whether or not George was truthful on his polygraph examination.  George's blatant flippant attitude toward offender's of the criminal justice system render him incapable of performing federal, state, or local law enforcement duties.  His little website attempts (added emphasis) to assist those trying to circumvent the criminal justice system.  Anyone who thinks otherwise is an idiot.  Regarding Okieboy (or perv as like to use) another poster identified him as a child molester and if he wants to refute it then let him do so.  I haven't seen him do it yet.  Regarding this website, do you believe this website may assist criminal with furthering their criminal behavior?  Be honest!

Where'd you see that dipshit?

My crime was indecent exposure...and it had nothing to do with children.
People like Saidme, ignorant people that is, have a tendency to generalize.  It is easier than actually thinking.
Some examples of these ignorant right wingers opinions are "all blacks are lazy", "all arabs are terrorists", and "all people convicted of a sex crime are child molesters".
I say let saidme go on thinking this way.  At least we can point out the idiots by what they speak.
-OkieBoy

Peter,
I could tell you I teach criminal psychology at a major university, or I could tell you I'm the guy who asks "Do you want fries with that?" at McDonalds. Odds are that either one would cause some people to view what I post here in a different light strictly based on that knowledge. Which isn't really the way it should be. I want my posts to be read and interpreted based on the content of them without that content being qualified based on how I pay my bills. Understand?
E-mail me at the address provided in my profile and I'll tell you what I do for a living. But you'll need to convince me that you will keep it to yourself.