Posted on 02/18/2014 7:24:56 AM PST by BenLurkin
My intent was to criticize the police, not to challenge your idea. In the greater context of the other replies you recieved I wish I had phrased my comment differently, as I think a general sign to indicate deafness or muteness could be helpful. I apologize for adding to the criticism you recieved, I believe that you posited a solution in good faith, and I certainly don’t agree with those who claimed equivilance between a universal hand gesture and government mandated identification.
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The problem began when police reportedly misunderstood Meister’s attempts to speak in sign language as threatening gestures.
Moreover, officers didn’t realize that when they handcuffed Meister, who is “profoundly deaf” and non-verbal, they took away his ability to communicate.
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