Plagiarism, sadly, is everywhere. In a time when words are so easily stolen, stories faked, and information skewed, it's important to see that no matter how powerful you are, plagiarism can bite you. As funny as we think it is when someone accidentally is "inspired" by another's work and gets a bit too carried away, plagiarism is a serious crime. Words are the most valuable resource we have. It's important we protect and defend not only our own work, but the work of others. For my students in a high school classroom, they will undoubtedly recognize the woman on the poster. Politics is often divisive, no doubt; however, I'd discuss the humor in the mistake made by a speechwriter, not Melania and that this SNAFU happens, but has consequences for more than just the writer. Ironically, one of the stolen lines is about the power of one's words.
