> Hi Scott:
>
> I would think that instructors in American Sign Language will be pretty
> much in demand over the next few years as the new generation of the
> self-induced deaf makes its way from the loud car to a permanently silenced
> world. I wonder if US social services will be able to cope with the
> demand. Of course, we could look on the bright side; many of them will not
> survive the roads because they can't hear the train, emergency vehicle or
> semi which is about to turn them into a wet spot on a woofer. Imagine not
> being able to hear the sound of an MG as it hits 3500 rpm flat out.
>
> John
>
John,
Having a powerful stereo doesn't make a person an irresponsible
listener any more than a fast car makes them an irresponsible
driver. Most of the wattage in my stereo was for the subwoofers,
which were almost subsonic, so no ear woes there. Also, I didn't
have 600 watts so that I could keep it at max blast all the time. Do
you drive your car 110 mph everywhere you go?
I don't mind your opinion that I'll go deaf early. I am offended
that you imply that there is a "bright side" -- my premature death.
Scott
Scott Gardner
gardner@lwcomm.com
www.lwcomm.com/~gardner
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