title: Capture the value of a Password input type using JQuery
body: <p>The goal is to log into a site and not have to refresh the screen. I am using a a textbox to capture the email/username and a password box (input type="password") for the password. Then, ideally, I want to pass those values back to a web service for authentication using JQuery/AJAX. The problem I am experiencing, however, is that the JQuery is unable to access the value of the Password field, always passing back an empty string instead of the password. </p>
  
  <p>I understand the security implications of being able to access someone's password via script, but is there a way, some workaround or technique, to accomplish what I am attempting?</p>
  
  <p>Thank You,
  G</p>
  
  <p><strong>UPDATE :</strong>
  How do I get points deducted for asking a question? Is this that stupid of a question? Although the answer may prove worthy of a couple of "DOH" deductions ... As it turns out there were TWO password fields on the form, each with the same ID. I was getting the value from the empty one. I appreciate everyone's responses and help however. As always I was led to some helpful links and information. </p>