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Old 03-22-2008, 02:31 PM   #49 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by rick48 View Post
While I have seen or heard ci users referred to as "robots" by those who consider themselves to be Deaf, the context in which they are called or referred to as "robot" is almost always derrogatory. I think it stems from a basic insecurity and fear of change. The real question is why do certain Deaf individuals feel the need to insult those who have cochlear implants?

Rick

Calling them robots is indeed derrogatory and downright rude. Deaf people are just like hearing people...you have some who will and some who won't.
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