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From: Ann.Stalnaker@p0.f14.n385.z1.fidonet.org (Ann Stalnaker)
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Subject: Re: (2 of 2): Genetic Engineering?
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Date: 4 Apr 91 19:34:45 GMT
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[This is from the Silent Talk Conference]

 > Did you read the NAD statement?  I'd be interested in
 > your comments on this subject, AFTER you've read the statement.

Yes, I have read the NAD statement and I have to say I firmly
disagree with the article.  I hate to say this, but it sounds
like those in NAD and a part of the deaf culture are actually
feeling threatened.

Do you really feel we should prevent our future generation
from taking advantage of all that could help them in this
BIG world?  I remember worrying about my son being born
deaf when I was pregnant with him (even though I knew that
the type of deafness I and my siblings have are not hereditary)
and hoping he would not be deaf.  I think parents want more
for their children than what has been available for them.  I
don't like being deaf but I've accepted it and make the best
of what I do have.

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