[SGVLUG] ot - Is an "auto-pen" signature a legal one?

[matti]

Hmmm...

an auto-pen can be use replicate a signature
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autopen


so, the extension of the patriot act was
signed with an auto-pen with the presidents
signature by one of his staff members.

http://beta.news.yahoo.com/obamas-signature-real-autopenned-122724800.html

so a stamped signature on a check is ok,
so, is a stamped or auto-pen signature on
laws ok???