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( shannon09 )
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Hey everyone. Just wanted to say that today on my bus home from school, we stopped to pick up 2 deaf kids who go to a famous, special school in my town. At first, I was really afraid and nervous about meeting a deaf person because I didn't know what to expect. But I just waved to a girl and signed to her "Hi, how are you?" and she signed "I'm good." She looked happy to have someone talk to her in sign language. I don't know much sign language, but it was enough. I used to feel uncomfortable around people like that, but now I realize it's not scary at all. In fact, I think being deaf is awesome because it seems so quiet and I HATE loud noises, especially when people consistently make them and don't stop. So I say if you are deaf, there's nothing wrong with it. And I feel proud of myself for socializing with someone like that. So just remember you guys, it's ok to be different.
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Troll1000
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I'm glad you managed to make her feel comfortable =]
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Drinkingjam
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Lmao, not sure about the whole "Deafness being awesome" thing, but still, it's good that your stereotypes disappeared.
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lilykristen
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Kudos. Good message.
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SpM
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Deafness is a disability. It is, by definition, something wrong and I think it's rather disrespectful to the difficulties facing deaf people to declare that it's awesome.
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12:16 pm on Sep. 5, 2008 | Joined Feb. 2007 | 445 Days Active
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yunasfinalfantasy
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It is good that you made her happy, however I would not be happy to be deaf, because you will be missing out on so much in the world, but good job with the communication.
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tennisplayerV2
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lol being deaf is not a walk in the park hun...lets get that straight right now...i am lucky...i am only half deaf.
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Atti
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Being deaf is not "awesome." It's nice that you tried to make her comfortable, but in no way is it cool.
My boyfriends' parents are both deaf, and I doubt they consider it "awesome" to never hear their son speak, to have simple tasks such as buying supplies or asking directions be a challenge, and to be targets of derision or avoided by people that aren't quite so understanding as yourself.
It's a nice thought, but be careful with statements like that.
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