Having worked with law enforcement for over 18 years, and observing first hand the use of the voice stress analysis technology as well as conventional polygraph technology, I observed the voice stress analysis testing to be at least as accurate as a polygraph, if not moreso.
Working as a probation/parole officer, it was a normal part of supervision to administer polygraphs to all sex offenders at least once yearly, to help determine their compliance with the conditions of probation. Voice stress analysis tests were also used, on several occasions, especially if an issue surfaced which merited immediate action and a polygraph could not be immediately scheduled.
It was my observation the voice testing equipment produced results which more clearly distinguished a true answer from a false answer, whereas a polygraph required the operator to make the determination as to whether the answers were true or false based in large part on his or her personal judgment. The polygraph equipment often did not clearly distinguish between a lie and the truth, and many answers could not be identified as either the truth or a lie. In other words, the examiner was unable to form an opinion as to the truthfulness of that answer.
Polygraphers will argue the polygraph is more accurate, while personnel using voice stress testing will argue their's is the most accurate. I personally believe the voice stress testing to be the most accurate method of the two, based on the follow-up interviews I conducted with examinees and my own investigation of the matters in dispute.
If Cain 'passed' a voice stress analysis, then I would have to accept his answers as being true, especially since his accusers did not 'pass' the analysis.
I have long held the opinion the main stream media, the democrats, and even republicans wanted Cain 'out of the way', and used every tool at their disposal to accomplish that goal. When the term "high tech lynching' is used, I sincerely believe that is exactly what we witnessed concerning Herman Cain.
It is my opinion he instilled fear in the hearts of the 'insider' crowd that he had a very strong chance of being elected and that he would upset their apple cart once he got in the White House. Therefore they could not afford to let him establish any sort of foothold in the 2012 presidential race. |
