Did Schwarzenegger Note Contain Coded Profanity?

Source: National Public Radio, "All Things Considered"
Author: Melissa Block
Publication Date: October 28, 2009

Article Abstract:

Goucher Professor of Mathematics Robert Lewand, who specializes in cryptology, discussed the extreme improbability that the note that California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger sent to state Assemblyman Tom Ammaino could have accidentally contained the coded profanity.

Lead:

To say there is some animosity between California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and state Assemblyman Tom Ammaino might be an understatement. Ammaino has called the governor a liar, and once shouted an obscene message at him. Now, we learn that a note Schwarzenegger sent the assemblyman contains a coded insult. Intentional or coincidence? Professor Robert Lewand, of Goucher College, offers his insight.

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