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How Cochlear Implants Are Being Blamed For Killing Deaf Culture
First time accepted submitter Maddie Kahn (3542515) writes "Deaf culture has its own language, its own social norms, its own art forms, its own theater. But it's under threat. Why? Because most parents of deaf children now choose to use technology to help their kids hear. This piece explores why a revolutionary technology stands accused of killing a culture."
Look what happened to polio culture. Not cool, man. Not cool.
Pardon?
I should use this sig to advertise my book ISBN-13 : 978-1501515132.
Because culture is important.
If you make yogurt.
I should use this sig to advertise my book ISBN-13 : 978-1501515132.
You don't see anyone complaining about Viagra, etc, ending the limp dick culture, do you?
People complained alright, it's just that limp dick culture couldn't stand up to the criticism.
Got to hand it to your for fingering out a way to go out on a limb and elbow your way in with that gag, buddy.
Get thee glass eyes, and, like a scurvy politician, seem to see things thou dost not.--King Lear
Some parts of "Deaf Culture" do not foster literacy. They've wound up isolated, culturally and economically, by this lack. Much like the Amish, who refuse to participate in a great deal of modern technology, they wind up profoundly hampered in education and employability by their steadfast isolation.
On the bright side: They never heard Justin Bieber.
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