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Harry Bloomfield wrote:
Actually, a very good point I had not considered - yes there is much
more written communication these days, but I don't recall anyone who
couldn't read or write to a standard before all of this.

I doubt you would if you went to the average school. Those with learning
difficulties get separated out.

FWIW, I find it slow to use handwriting these days. So out of practice. ;-)

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