Re: OT: Bionic Woman again

On Mon, 08 Oct 2007 09:42:00 -0700, mariposas rand mair fheal
greykitten tomys des anges <mair_fheal@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> puked:

>> 
>> Well, that can be said for the entire concept of the show and the
extent 
>> of the technology they're showcasing on it.
>
>bionic ears already exist and have been in use for sometime
>and can cure many cases of deafness

You're talking about cochlear implants, that corrects very FEW types
of deafness.

>
>and very controversial among some people
>who would rather be deaf so they can have their special little community
>rather than be able to function in a larger society

Post proof that's the case.  IOW, it's total fabricated bullshit.  

Unless there are people in wheelchairs that REALLY just want to be
hobbling around in a chair instead of walking, too...

--
lab~rat  >:-)
Stupid humans...