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Give lie detector test to public officials

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  • Originally published July 18, 2008 at 3:28 p.m., updated July 18, 2008 at 3:28 p.m.

Editor, the Advocate:

I believe the majority consensus among Victorians is to do something to restore creditability in our local government employees, and, thereby, giving back confidence to our citizenry. How about this: Let’s get an independent, creditable and accredited polygraph team. Then let’s give exams to “every” public servant, the city, the county, the district attorney, I mean everyone. Just ask this: “Have you ever committed a felony or aided in anyway in the commission of a felony?” I guess it would be cost prohibitive. But you know what? I bet you that $200,000 would give it a good start.

Mike Huyett

Victoria



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  • SmarteePantz SmarteePantz Report a ViolationReport a Violation Permalink  | 

    I believe polygraphs are considered 'investigative tools'.

    July 18, 2008 at 3:13 p.m.
  • romonak romonak Report a ViolationReport a Violation Permalink  | 

    Polygraph tests are not 100% accurate and are not admissable in court anyways.

    July 18, 2008 at 3:11 p.m.
  • Mike Mike Report a ViolationReport a Violation Permalink  | 

    What if they use their constitutional right to refuse to take it? I guess you could put it as a stipulation, before taking the oath of office or employment. Refusing to take a lie detector test is not an admission of guilt, you just may feel thats it's a complete waste of your time.

    July 18, 2008 at 2:51 p.m.