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“If she is given full immunity ... in order to verify that she's telling the truth, which I'm sure she is, I would be happy to submit her to a polygraph examination. Lie detector's not a good word because they can't detect lies.” quote by William H. Ginsburg
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“If she is given full immunity ... in order to verify that she's telling the truth, which I'm sure she is, I would be happy to submit her to a polygraph examination. Lie detector's not a good word because they can't detect lies.”

William H. Ginsburg

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Even with immunity, verifying truth via polygraph is unreliable because lie detectors cannot truly detect lies.

In simple terms: Immunity doesn’t guarantee truth; polygraphs are flawed.

Key Takeaway

Question polygraph reliability.

Themes

truth verification law ethics immunity

Mood

skeptical analytical

Type

statement question

When to use this quote

  • courtroom testimony
  • investigations
  • policy making

Key Concepts

legal studies psychology technology limits

Questions to Reflect On

  • What alternatives ensure truth?
  • How does immunity affect accountability?
A Different Perspective

Polygraphs have high false rates.

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