Kyle Hamilton wrote, On 2008-06-08 13:28:

> My thought is that if there's any knowledge that a CA has that a key
> has been compromised, the CA can no longer verify the binding of the
> key to the subject -- which means that the certification should not
> exist, and thus must be revoked.

On the points above, I agree with you completely, Kyle.

> Then again, I'm something of a 'purist' when it comes to viewing what
> a CA's responsibilities are.

Me too.  CAs are selling subscribers trusted credentials, not convenience.
If the credentials are not trustworthy, then what is their value?
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