Bolded, yes very valid point, AND also on the other side of the same coin, it helps to further deny the disabilty factor on those born or came deaf much earlier on, like, sociel expections to 'overcome' is reinforced. Put other way, to overcome for those late deafen is acceptable because they WERE hearing as it is 'hearing culture' IS their 'Home culture' by for those growing up hearing culture isnt their home culture, and the overcoming expectation isn't acceptable.
and i agree about the last bold, political crock of course.
