Wolvie,
Life is one continuos learning curve, peoples path cross for some reason, unbeknownest to me why exactly, like it or not. It has been my experience that many hearing people "buy into" the rhetoric of some radical ASL people.
Do not misunderstand me here, I value ASL for the wonderful communication tool that it is, beyond doubt. I do however, struggle with hearing people expending their energy with advertising ASL. The promotion of ASL, imho, is simply missing the needs of the young deaf child. If you have been enlightened in this regard, then indeed, I am pleased.
Happy Holidays
