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[AZEL]

At the risk of (correctly) being labeled a cynic, is the "screening process" just one more instance of people doing something so they can say that they are doing something?

 

[Tools]

Given their effectiveness (false negatives ️ included)… yes.

 

[Hengelo]

Things can be both ineffective and well intentioned.

 

[Albany Tom]

Things can be both ineffective and well intentioned.

When it comes to things done by some organizations, that's actually almost always the case.

The process usually starts with "We have to do *something*", which is false. That's an emotional reaction.

A better question would be "is it possible to make this situation better?"

 

[Palmpilot]

I recently read that a significant percentage of Golden Gate Bridge jumpers unintentionally survive, and that a significant percentage of the survivors report regretting the decision to jump while they are falling.

 

[Ed Haywood]

I recently read that a significant percentage of Golden Gate Bridge jumpers unintentionally survive

No. It is rare. Roughly 1%.

 

[dmspilot]

I recently read that a significant percentage of Golden Gate Bridge jumpers unintentionally survive, and that a significant percentage of the survivors report regretting the decision to jump while they are falling.

I remember reading the second part.

 

[wanttaja]

I recently read that a significant percentage of Golden Gate Bridge jumpers unintentionally survive, and that a significant percentage of the survivors report regretting the decision to jump while they are falling.

I'd say most of them probably regret it to the end of their lives.

Ron Wanttaja