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Which disability is worse? Deafness or Blindness?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Braga, Mar 21, 2011.

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Which is worse? Being deaf or blind?

  1. Deaf

    13 vote(s)
    12.3%

  2. Blind

    93 vote(s)
    87.7%
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  1. Braga

    Braga Rookie

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    I'm sure this topic was discussed plenty of times before, but between these two disabilities, which is worse?
     
    #1 Braga, Mar 21, 2011
  2. marks0223

    marks0223 2017 and 2022 World Series Champions
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    Is there really a question as to which is worse?
     
    #2 marks0223, Mar 21, 2011
  3. dback816

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    How can you possibly compare the two? Blindness is a hundred times worse

    I think a more fair comparison is being blind vs being paralyzed

    Although I don't think you should compare these sort of things anyway.
     
    #3 dback816, Mar 21, 2011
  4. Royals Ego

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    Helen Keller disapproves.
     
    #4 Royals Ego, Mar 21, 2011
  5. lean

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    I voted for deaf on accident but blind is worse. At least when you're deaf you can still play sports, look at p*rn, you know the important things in life.
     
    #5 lean, Mar 21, 2011
  6. Duncan McDonuts

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    Blindness is worse. Our enhanced vision as primates is one of the things that sets us apart from other animals.
     
    #6 Duncan McDonuts, Mar 21, 2011
  7. GlenRice

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    I can't imagine not being able to watch the Rockets and the Texans at least when your deaf you have the luxury of not listening to bill and Clyde.
     
    #7 GlenRice, Mar 21, 2011
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    subtitles for the win!
     
    #8 ipaman, Mar 21, 2011
  9. Space Ghost

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    I would have to say after getting married, deafness would be considered a gift.
     
    #9 Space Ghost, Mar 21, 2011
  10. htownrox1

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    Crap!! Voted for the wrong one. But I say blindness definitely. I'd rather be able to see and not hear. I gotta be able to see a beautiful woman. :grin:
     
    #10 htownrox1, Mar 21, 2011
  11. Mr. Brightside

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    Being deaf most definitely. Because you won't be able to hear Wolf Parade's latest release Expo 86 which garnered a 7.5 rating on Pitchfork.
     
    #11 Mr. Brightside, Mar 21, 2011
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    #12 Bandwagoner, Mar 21, 2011
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    Not really an answer, but some pretty awesome stuff

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    #13 robbie380, Mar 21, 2011
  14. mlwoo

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    The government thinks blindness is worse based on the additional 1150-1450 additional standard deduction.
     
    #14 mlwoo, Mar 22, 2011
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    <iframe title="YouTube video player" width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/CD2LRROpph0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
    #15 dharocks, Mar 22, 2011
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    I disapprove. :mad:
     
    #16 Lady_Di, Mar 22, 2011
  17. Prince

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    breathlessness would be deadly.
     
    #17 Prince, Mar 22, 2011
  18. DonkeyMagic

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    [​IMG]
     
    #18 DonkeyMagic, Mar 22, 2011
  19. Yonkers

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    lol... awesome reply... though I still voted Blindness
     
    #19 Yonkers, Mar 22, 2011
  20. Cohete Rojo

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    Deaf and blind and dumb and born to follow
     
    #20 Cohete Rojo, Mar 22, 2011
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