http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/04/obama-autopen-signs-fiscal-cliff-bill_n_2405116.html

The president has used an autopen to sign legislation three times during his term.  This columnist writes that other presidents have used something similar to an autopen, with technology being the difference between Obama and his predecessor; however, it seems that only President Obama has received criticism.  As technology continues to progress, where will we draw the line between convenience and plagiarism?  Is the autopen a legitimate form of the president’s signature?  How does this apply to not only signatures, but entire pieces of work such as books and music, which are even more commonly available online as time passes?