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While sitting in a business today, a gentleman approximately 70-ish walked to the receptionist to register. When the paperwork was complete the receptionist said Sir, please sign here. He politely said, Ma'am, I can't, all I can put is an X. She told him that was fine, he signed the X and sat down. A while later as I was leaving I saw him get in his automobile and leave. As I watched this brief moment unfold, I was overwhelmed with two emotions: 1. Compassion: I know there are illiterate people here in the USA, and perhaps even a higher percentage in the Appalachian region of the southern USA. But when I saw this man, here in the USA, in 2016, who had never--for whatever reason--learned to read/write, who had not the ability to sign his own name, forgive the KJV terminology, but I was

i will add an AMEN to Bonnie's post. Yes some of us are truly blessed. Some of my own family fit in that category. That is a SWEET observation OT.. Some facts but mostly just my [email protected]://shipslog-jack.blogspot.com/

Wow, hard to believe this day and time.Hubby's grandmother couldn't read or write but that was another life time ago. He said she sure could count money tho.

Very thought provoking. I wonder how someone with his limitations would be able to pass the written portion of the driving test? Maybe it can be done orally if someone is illiterate

Yes oral quiz is possible in most states..... Some facts but mostly just my [email protected]://shipslog-jack.blogspot.com/

Re: I Saw an Illiterate Man Today

Yes oral quiz is possible in most states.....