Quote: why would any polygraph supporter bother visiting this web site at all?
Sergeant, I'm glad you asked.
Sergeant the reason a polygraph supporter like me would visit this web site is I consider myself and those like me similar to lifeguards at the edge of an anti-polygraph cesspool. Some of the people who dive in may still drown, but it won't be because we didn't try to save them.
I try to save them by pointing out that
cheating on a polygraph is wrong. I try to save them by pointing out the
absurdity behind the premise of the
countermeasures made available in TLBTLD, which is
unsupported by research, that someone could somehow study their book and use it to pass a test using countermeasures. I try to save them by explaining to them like I did earlier today to Gino just how
difficult it will be
to apply countermeasures effectively. If you will go back and read my comment to Gino or whatever his name is concerning what is wrong with the ideas they peddle about countermeasure you'll get a pretty good idea of what I am talking about.
The only people I am trying to save are those who are innocent, but might be scared enough or gullible enough to try these "countermeasures" which I believe, and research confirms, creates a greater probability of a truthful person failing the test.
There are also thieves, terrorists, and child molesters etc. who also come to this site in an effort to escape responsibility to society and their victims; Well, I
ENCOURAGE them to read TLBTLD and take their best shot. Polygraphers are not scared of them. They will end up getting what they deserve. Applicants and Honest people who are too stupid to listen and stupid enough to try countermeasures will also get what they deserve.
The only people who won't get what they deserve are George and Gino. I can almost hear them giggling every time an honest man fails his test as a result of the feculent bilge-water they peddle as a cure for polygraph while shielded by the first amendment.
You see its not really about studies, or numbers, or who can argue better, it's about trying to save a few honest men and women from being victimized by GM and Gino who are trying to convince them that lying and cheating is an appropriate path to a career in a job requiring honesty, honor and integrity. What I am doing is what I really believe is the best way currently available.
That is why I am here. If you think you are going to change my mind about it, you are welcome to try.
Thank you for asking.
Why are you here?
If a Prospective examinee seeks your advice really they have only 3 choices. Be absolutely honest and truthful and don't try to cheat on the test, Cheat on the test by attempting countermeasures, or Refuse the examination. These possibilities are mutually exclusive. What would your advice to them be?