Originally Posted by Raykat

The only way a hearing person could simulate being truly deaf is to live the life that we live for several years, no amount of ear plugging, white noise devices or whatever will give a hearie the slightest comprehension of deafness or the many hurdles that we face. It is a total physical, mental, phsycological concept that only the deaf can understand.

Why would you want to wear earplugs knowing full well that you can take them out at any time and become hearing again, this is so different from knowing you are deaf for life. Going deaf for a day just doesnt cut it.