When I was at Sunnybrook the other day getting my processor checked out and got the cool feature ClearVoice uploaded to my processor. After we were all done, I went to put my processor on my ear. Before I do that I check for the orange flashing light to tell me my battery life and then I wait for the red flashing light to tell me that my processor is running okay. Suzanne tells me the red flashing light feature has been removed from the processor. I am like why?? I liked that feature because then I am reassured that the processor is running okay. She says it has to do with the Sabbath Jewish holiday. Now I do not know what exactly happens on Sabbath Day but red flashing light is forbidden. I have nothing against any religion holidays, I am a very open minded person and very interested in what everyone does for their religion beliefs. But to take away that feature from the processor is a bit far-fetched, it should be an option that if we want the red flashing light feature or not. Most audiologists are asking for that feature back and make it optional for anyone who wants it.
Just having a small beef here because I do miss that feature for the reassurance that my processor is working and for the others who likes it because they have lost their processor in the dark and snow.
Added fact: A cochlea is about the size of a pea or smaller. J
Can it get any more ridiculous with those 'religious' people ??? What on earth has a flashing light to do with religion ??? But to satisfy all those who have nothing else to do but find the slightest needle in a haystack make the flashing light a different colour.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately this a the everlasting debate: religion and science.
For myself there is no question: science.
That is all I want and need to say here.
Which brings me to my point: Margaret make a stand and get your light back !!!!!!!!