On Jan 21, 2012, at 10:12 AM, Aaron Toponce wrote:

> What are your thoughts on using root CAs as a trusted 3rd party for
> trusting that a key is owned by whom it claims? Of course, this is merely
> for casual checking, but it seems to be "good enough".

As far as I can see the only checking CAs do before issuing a certificate is 
"does the credit card clear."
-- 
                              Ken Hagler

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