Saturday, August 2, 2008

After I went through various blogs and vlogs. It got me thinking for while. First of all, I don't see any point of people blogging/vlogging and being negative about organizations. I remember reading somewhere about most of deaf people being pessimistic more than hearing people. I have to disagree with that statement because I have met many hearing people who are the same way. Also, I personally know and met many deaf people that are optimistic. I believe that being optimistic is the way to go.

I was trying to decide if I should leave Deafread because the whole censorship and pointing finger are getting tiring. Everybody have rights to voice their beliefs and philosophy. That is the foundation of America- A freedom to express whatever is on your mind. To censor some body's message is considered a violation of the first amendment. But the deed has been done so Deafread have to experience the dominic effect of the decision of editors. But I decided to stay for while and see if thing will improve or worsen. Who knows...

I want to respond to Latana's experience with death of her husband. I think it's a horrible way for her or anybody to find their spouse grasping for the last breath or dead. I had the similar experience with my grandpa. I was 8 at the time and we was very close. I remember that he had stroke and ended up on life support for while. It was against his wish but he didn't state it in the will but he did verbally requested that he wasn't put on any artifical life support long before he had to be in the hospital. But my grandma ignored his request because she wanted him to stay around much longer which is understandable. Now, I am 23 years old and my grandma still haven't forgave herself for doing that. That's why will or any type of notarized declaration is very important! I admire Latana for sharing her personal expeirence which is traumatic for her.

2 comments:

Rachel said...

I think if you do leave deafread, people may think that you're giving up. I think that you should stay and continue blogging. You seem like the kind of guy who would bring up interesting topics. So if you could do so, I think people'll start to lessen down on the negativity and start up new discussions.

And when you enter RIT, maybe some situations will arise and you'd be able to blog about it.

It's really up to you to make the final decision, but I think you should stay. I enjoy reading your blogs. I may not comment a lot, but I do read.

Deb Ann said...

I like your posts, so please stay.