--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If she is given full immunity ... in…" description: "\"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..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fe9/william-h-ginsburg-102799_deceit_if-she-is-given-full-immunity-in-order-t_931617.png" --- # If she is given full immunity ... in order to verify that… ![“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. 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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? 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