> What will prevent somebody from stealing my cert and 
> going around pretending to be me?

"Okay, if you're Susan, this this blob: xxxxxx"

Without your *private* key, they cannot do that.  Therefore, they cannot 
pretend to be you.  If they did, it be like accepting a passport or 
driver's license without seeing if it's your picture.


        /r$

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