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From: Ann.Stalnaker@p0.f14.n385.z1.fidonet.org (Ann Stalnaker)
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Subject: Re: Multiple Uses Of Sign
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Date: 12 Mar 91 05:18:58 GMT
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[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]

I have to disagree with your comments/statements/unsupported facts
here, James.

I don't think you are looking at the whole picture realistically.
 Perhaps I am not either but I do know what I've seen throughout

my lifetime of experiences what could work and how things could improve.

As to the parents - those in several states that I've come in contact
with - they seem to want more than a silent language for their children
and I very much agree with them on this issue.  I've seen so many
small deaf children who sign and then speak for the first time around
7 or 8 years old but sadly there is often no followup to help them
improve their speech skills.  That is what I find so appalling.

You and I will never agree on this issue and just because I've stated
I'm not going to continue discussing this thread doesn't mean I'm
a quitter - far from it!  I just can't see continuing with you and
Jay as you both don't try to see the good qualities of the other
side.

You are right, I do not support residential schools but I don't believe
I ever stated I cut down those who attend or have attended residential
schools.  I think you've taken some of my comments and distorted
them far out of proportion.

Perhaps you might consider downloading the Silver XpressReader and
installing it in your system so you can reply to your messages off
line and answer them rationally.  I was informed that The Emerald
Isle BBS offers Silver Xpress to its users - take advantage of it.
 I think you'll enjoy it far better.

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