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While I agree that a deaf university should have a Deaf president, and am pleased that the 3 finalists are all deaf, I don't know that I would consider their "degree" of deafness when picking the most qualified. Admittedly, I know very little about the candidates, but I'd rather know that the...

Jewish is a religion and culture, but not a race/nationality.

One of the fundamental beliefs of Judaism is that the messiah has not yet come to earth. Therefore, I don't understand how those of you who follow Jesus as your savior, and as the messiah, can call yourself Jewish. You're disregarding one of the most basic and well-known aspects of Judaism,

Lily's Dad: I think you made a great point when you said you were going to keep taking your daughter to Deaf events. As others have said, there are obviously many people who are against the idea of implanting children. However, from my own personal experience, it seems as though the...

I also live in Wyoming, and understand the lack of qualified interpreters here. I would suggest getting in touch with the organization directly, and tellilng them you will need an interpreter.

So what? Our hockey camp has several female players, a couple of whom are trying out for the Olympic team. The 2007 Winter Deaflympics are actually being hosted in the United States this time, in Salt Lake City, Utah. In 2003 they were in Sweeden.

Adam Stone is an old friend of an ex. Though Adam and I haven't spoken in years, I always enjoy reading his witty musings.

On a related note, try-outs for the USA Deaflympics team are coming up in June!!!

Thanks for that video, Eyeth. Where do you find things like that? I think my concern right now is that I have no personal history with any of the candidates, and I've found so little information about them that I feel ill-equipped to judge. If you have resources where I could find more info...

While I won't take either side in this particular debate (I've had too many conflicting personal experiences to be able to really pick a side), I will agree that the "let the child choose" argument is often a bit weak. The job of a parent is to raise their child the best they see fit. Parents...

In general, I feel bad for a lot of sex offenders because so many of them suffer from psychological disorders. Despite being disgusted by the actions of most, I would never say I hate them. It would also be a bit hypocritical of me, since I work with a lot of teenage sex offenders. Not...

I'm with you on that one. I don't understand why everyone likes it so much. I see no appeal in having solid chunks in my drinks.

Matzoh balls.

I'm guessing that by "kosher" you mean, "traditional Jewish food"? Correct me if I'm wrong here. If that's what you mean, yes, I love it. I've been living off matzoh ball soup and latkes for a week due to Passover.

Tattooes are forbidden in Christianity?

Orthodox, Conservative, Reform and Reconstructionist are the sects of Judaism recognized, at least in the US. I don't know about other countries. As for Messianic Jews and "Jews for Jesus"... Neither are recognized as Jews within any of the Jewish movements. As far as Jews are concerned...

For those of you stating that you don't like candidates for personal reasons, what do you mean? I don't know much (anything) about the candidates, so I don't know what you mean by your negative comments.

I never said that this was exclusive to one side or the other, I just pulled out a few examples.

Your words are, by far, some of the wisest I've heard on this issue. I personally think one of the biggest reasons that CIs could destroy Deaf Culture is because of all the arguing. Both sides trying to force their views on the other. Deaf people (note: not ALL, but some) without implants...

I guess I was confused since it was referred to as "Passover day," when, in reality, it's an 8-day holiday.