Someone said burkas were disrespectful to the deaf but the deaf had other ideas – the 17 best burns
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I’m hard of hearing it doesn’t bother me . People who dress up racism as concern for people with disabilities concern me but not burkas
— Dave Adams (@warksdave) August 8, 2018
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deaf person here – it has never bothered me. the deaf community has always been very adaptable and sign language is accessible to all, even to those who are wearing burkas. do not speak for us when you clearly do not know what you’re talking about.
— meliorated obsidian (@smilegrinz) August 8, 2018
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You should see how much of a meltdown we have when people have beards. Or stammers. Or braces that alter speech patterns. I’m currently working to get them all banned
— Disco Trash (@SupermanAlf) August 8, 2018
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Oh, please.
I’m pretty deaf. I’m a hearing-aid wearing lip-reader, and what another woman wears is no disrespect to me whatsoever. Using me as a fig leaf for your xenophobia, however, is massively disrespectful.— Libby (@CaptainLibatron) August 9, 2018
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As a deaf person I kindly ask you not to speak for me. I do not find it disrespectful and encourage those to wear and be able to wear whatever they want and choose. It’s their face and their right to cover it!
— Sarah-Jayne (@geordieprincezz) August 8, 2018
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I'm deaf and lemme tell you people wearing burkas or niqabs are the least of my problems https://t.co/s0WhIKP3UZ
— Josh Salisbury (@josh_salisbury) August 8, 2018
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I’m deaf.
Sure, I depend on lip reading but quite frankly, I couldn’t give less of a shit about someone wearing their religious/cultural attire.
You don’t speak for us.
What IS disrespectful is your attempt to use a disability to reinforce your xenophobia.
Shut up and get fucked. https://t.co/Uyb5CwlUM9— james (@fireexitdoor) August 8, 2018
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Let's ban telephones too then. And the radio. https://t.co/UHY4y6ZpwQ
— (((Frances Coppola))) (@Frances_Coppola) August 8, 2018
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https://twitter.com/MuslimMissWorld/status/1027397651212320769
This comment puts it in a nutshell.
Deaf people: We need more social services, more funding for access and inclusion, better schools for the youngest members of our community, and language justice.
Racists: So deaf people need fewer burkas. https://t.co/IMHJxLLbm3
— Jon Henner (@jmhenner) August 8, 2018
— SSJGoten (@SuperSSJGoten) August 8, 2018
