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by JoeAltmaier 4469 days ago
Well said. I like to think I give folks a chance. My comment was exploring why profiling is so pervasive.
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Because it works. People profiling can be wrong, but they're more likely to be right given the odds.

They'd much rather be wrong on one case and save a hole lot of time, than make sure they get all the cases and finally find nothing. They could find a gem, but what are the odds, it's a gem after all.