Saidme,

You are in no position to be popping in from time to time demanding updates. You may review the information provided on this site and reach your own conclusions.

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As defined in Webster's Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary, "demand" means:

vi (14c) : to make a demand : ASK...

Ray

Didn't New Mexico just bust the polygraph from use in their Courts? Isn't that progress? Isn't the Gov. of that state pro poly except when is called on to be accountable?

You probably would have countered "This site had nothing to do with it" But neither you or I know that for sure. Judges probably read this site, also.

Paranoia unleashed, huh Ray?

Ray, I will never understand why people such as yourself can't seem to grasp the fact that only individuals who have never researched polygraphy believe in it.  The reason is that any person who is reasonably educated, and possesses a minimal amount of intelligence can logically surmise that lie detection is not possible.  Especially through an absurd notion that a person automatically reacts while being untruthful. This may be the case for some, but definately not for all.   I do agree that it is easy for a person to claim he/she was falsely branded as untruthful.  However, there are surely a very many people who have been falsely accused.  I think it is scary that the majority of polygraphers seem to have a disillusioned faith in their practice.  What does it say about the intelligence level of these people.  With the free time you have being worried about who is learning the truth about polygraphy, you should also check out Doug Williams'  site and read the testimonials that have been submitted to him.   These are just a few more examples of how the polygraph is being beat every single day.  If you can't see that, you really are a fool.  Often, victories are slow and silent.  .

Philip,

There are quite highly educated individuals that believe that the detection of deception is possible.  I think you might want to check the credentials of some of those individuals prior to making assertions based solely on personal conjecture.   

I would suggest, for the sake of American historical figures, that you start with William Marston.

George,

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Ray

If you had been coming here long enough to have read my pryor posts you would remember (maybe not) my interest in polygraph.

Short synop. - The polygraph has always been suspect in my mind. In 1963 I was required to take one for a temporary job that I didn't care wheather I got or not. I lied lake a rug, using a few mental maneuvers, and passed. Later, to test it again and at my own expense, I told the complete truth and failed. My daughter also took an employment poly, told the truth and failed. She got the job anyway and made the firm a good employee.

I am a person who enjoys a good fight for a cause. Poly just happens to be one of them. I also enjoy getting in my digs to ones who dig me.

BTW, I am for the polygraph or any means that will scare sex offenders, murderers, etc. into a true confession.