From: nelson@crynwr.com (Russell Nelson)
Date: Thu, 19 May 94 14:32:40 PDT
To: unicorn@access.digex.net
Subject: Re: Forward of alt.security.pgp message
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In article <strnlghtCpzCqo.Jzr@netcom.com>, David Sternlight <david@sternlight.com> wrote:

   Putting it another way, I can't get an RSA Certificate without passing a
   number of tests of my identity--for the Unaffiliated User Heirarchy that
   involves proving to a Notary Public I'm me, with 3 pieces of ID including a
   photo ID, and making that assertion under penalty of perjury.

So?  Don't sign anyone's PGP key unless they've proved to a Notary
Public they're them, with 3 pieces of ID including a photo ID, making
that assertion under penalty of perjury.

Tell everyone that that's your level of certification.  If people
have reason to believe you, you'll gain reputation and trust.

You put too much trust in "the authorities", David.

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