Exactly. But true respect for the individual, despite their perceived status, is the stuff of tolerance. Feigning respect is judgemental and when it is also hidden, manipulative and insincere. Your points regarding the reading and writing skills of many deaf people are valid. I ws just pointing out that the criticsm needs to be directed toward the educaitonal system, and not toward the individual, and that we all, no matter our level of English skill, are entitled to express our opinion.
