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Comment by ceejayoz

7 hours ago

> would that ACTUALLY happen, though?

I suspect so.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endangered_language

I'll also provide my favorite "it won't happen to us!" example. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_of_German_National...

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altruios  3 hours ago

I understand the concern. I want sign language to continue to exist and be used. It's far too useful for communication in a loud/silent area. I think it should be adopted much more widely as a second language.

I however do not wish children to be subjected to the will of the parents when that will dictates that the child's variety of sensory experience is intentionally limited by withholding medical intervention. That is cruel.

There will never not be deaf people, and we should build society so hearing isn't a requirement.