[catfish1957]

How many of us on this site (where we would expect the numbers to be considerably higher than, say, over at DU) have read the writings of our founders in their original handwritten form? What percentage would you say?

Agreed, but how about the rest of historical text, including family history. Within two generations, it will look like heiroglyphics to them.

[Eva]

Handwriting has not been taught in WA State schools for years. Key boarding is emphasized in grade school instead. Printing is taught so that the kids can learn to read. Handwriting is just an after thought.