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Fingerprint Methodology
Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 9:26 am
by Thomas Taylor
Michael Cherry, Vice chair, Digital Technology Committee, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, President, Cherry Biometrics Inc., Woodcliff Lake, N.J -- commenting on the antiquated methodology of fingerprint comparison/identification:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opin ... 4146.story
How do we refute this misinformation?
Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 10:28 am
by George Reis
Ignore him and his nonsense, just as one would ignore Chicken Little. If he brought up legitimate arguments, then he is worth our time. Since he makes stuff up, completely misunderstands our field, and/or purposely distorts information he isn't worth the time to make this post.
George
I agree
Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2007 11:15 am
by Kasey Wertheim
George Reis wrote:If he brought up legitimate arguments, then he is worth our time.
I completely agree, George. I have spoken with Mr. Cherry on the phone many times, and it is clear to me that his only intent is to have a critical voice, and echo that voice regardless of the facts. He has disregarded correct information I have given him in the past, and he continues to put forth ludicrous ideas, such as his proposal to return to the Henry system of classification for better accuracy. (see below link for that gem)
http://www.news.ucdavis.edu/search/news ... so?id=7946
-Kasey
Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 11:49 am
by Alan C
Has Cherry ever heard of more recent studies that show the odds to be millions of times greater than Galton suggested?