Lie detectors may be next step in airline security

A lie detector tested in Moscow has gotten good reviews and may be the next wave in airport security.

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[JLBer]

And since when can 100% of the population talk?

So, what are they going to do to people who are deaf or mute? Deny them passage onto the aircraft? How are they going to determine if someone really *IS* deaf or mute -- or just pretending to be so in order to avoid this ridiculous, vocal test?

[jabens]

and what's with the 12%

according to the article, the system was able to pinpoint one person in 500. No mention was made however how they were distinguished from the other 59 people who displayed stress symptoms. Is this a secret? If so, we are an even bigger trouble.

[jzeeker]

Don't Hold Back

I'm all for this as long as the cockpit crew has to pass the test as well. Here's some sample questions:

1) Have you consumed any alcoholic beverages within the past 8 hours?

2) Have you ever had thoughts of diving your aircraft into the ocean?

3) Have you slept within the past 24 hours?

4) Do you hold any grudges against this airline?

5) Are you confident this flight will arrive safely?

Salt Grains

Israel develops most paranoid tech.
Russia develops most crackpot tech.

[0ginger0]

eww

who wants to put on headphones after thousands of dirty people
with who knows what diseases and germs have already put them
on. No thanks. Unless you could use your own headphones.
Otherwise, i don't need to stick my head in the gutter.

[Stating]

Should Be Used At Bush Press Conferences

This new truth detector technology should be used at future Bush press conferences. A big red light and klaxon should sound if unnatural stress is detected. Hey, if it's good enough for airport travelers, it is good enough for the President.

[madtraveler]

should be used at bush press conferences

You're singing to the choir. One of three things would happen;

1. his speeches would be shorter
2. his lies would be easier to detect...(altho how much easier could it be?) and
C. the Klaxon would less irritating

[foodfight]

spread the truth

Should use this machine with John Kerry, Ted kennedy, when he say he did not kill Mary Jo Kopeckny. and all politician when they speak.

Should Be Used At Bush Press Conferences

Why? He still would not be believed. If those who said what he said were not lying, and now say he lied, why would absolute proof of his veracity matter? As long as there are people who listen to liars, and without thinking repeat such charges, there are those who will say he lied

[steveb99999]

Love to Hear Hillary with this on!!!!!

bet she couldn't utter one word without the alarms going off!!!!! Same thing with her husband Bill!!!!

[Lobelia]

I can lie and not be detected

Of course, I have noticed that Mid-easterners seem to be very emotional, but the trick to passing a lie detector test is realizing whether the questioner can have any way of knowing if you are telling lies. If he/she does not, there is nothing to worry about, therefore you can say anything without giving yourself away. After I lied my way through a test and passed, I lost all faith in lie detectors. Afterwards I pointed out where I lied to the examiner. Needless to say, I did not get the job at the Sherrif's department.
Kathy Overhauser, Roundup Montana US

[foodfight]

be carefull what you say

Don't marry this women.

[KittyAW]

Knowing that you're correct is essential too

Also, Kathy, I would add that being absolutely convinced (no intellectual or emotional conflicts) that what you are saying/doing or have done is correct, no matter what others including the examiner may think, will also most likely result in undetectable lie detector changes.

[KittyAW]

Knowing that you are correct is essential too - Update

Sorry for the duplication. I never post pseudonymously and didn't realize that my full name would *not* be included since I provided it. Therefore here we go again....

Also, Kathy, I would add that being absolutely convinced (no intellectual or emotional conflicts) that what you are saying, doing or have done is correct - no matter what others including the examiner may think - will also most likely result in undetectable lie detector changes.

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[yankeeintexas]

Lie detectors should be used any time a politician opens their mouth.

Lie detectors should be used any time a politician opens their mouth.

[LaPluma]

Give it to congress

My sentiments exactly. let them all take one while the answer what they did for lobbyist and Corportions vs. what they did for the people. What a riot.

[heystoopid]

Lie detectors are subjective at best

Blind tests, have shown that all results from any form of lie detection is subjective, and may be right or may be wrong half the time! As for all politicians, since they routinely tell fiction as fact, it would fail! Oh well, treating all customers as a terrorist, now that is interesting way to reduce return custom(must have learned that one from the SONY CORPORATION)

[steveb99999]

Should use on TV news-talk shows!

all the "talking heads" should have one attached to them during the shows, with lights above their heads going off each time they lie.
Would have to have plenty of back-up light bulbs because they would burn out so often!!! what a hoot!!!! also, whoever thought of having them for ALL politicians is so right-on!!!!!

[JoeSo]

Ever watch "Monty Python and the Holy Grail"?

They should not limit answers to "yes" and "no". How about "what is your favorite color?" and "what d'ye seek?". That would really separate them out.

Get these trolls out of here already.