Working Up

by Dwayne Phillips

Is this real? Is this a fake?

Sometimes politicians and other childlike creatures show a firm grasp of the obvious. Mr. Trump did this recently with a comment about writing a note on paper and having it hand delivered. Aside from security, there is the attribute of authenticity.

authentic: adjective, of undisputed origin; genuine.

The recipient of the note can recognize my handwriting in every word and in my signature. Yes, these can be forged, but what is easier to forge, a page of handwriting or a page of typed and printed text? The answer shows a firm grasp of the obvious.

There are many objections to the “write a note and have it delivered” method of communication. Nevertheless, the simplicity and ability to recognize the  message as genuine are real.

Do not minimize authenticity. With fast, inexpensive, and plentiful digital communication, we have forgotten something about a message of undisputed origin.