In the article "Not All Deaf People Want to be 'Fixed'," by Charlie Swinbourne, there are surprisingly some deaf people who do not want to undergo surgery to improve their hearing. Instead, they choose to remain deaf believe it or not. Now I know what you might be thinking. Why would any deaf person WANT to remain deaf? Isn't it a huge disadvantage? These people could never hear sounds, music, or a human voice. Why would anyone pass something like that up? However, a deaf woman named Emily Howlett said that it change her life and she is happier than ever with her decision. Emily Howlett said "My identity is a deaf person now. I didn't go to deaf school, and I didn't grow up with deaf peers, but I'm deaf now and it's me. I'm not sure I want to change that." This really intrigued me because there are deaf people who would do anything for a chance to hear a voice. However, Emily Howlett thinks oppositely. She identifies herself as a deaf person and it's her personal choice. Howlett made so much personal bonds and connections with the deaf community that it change her outlook on life in a positive manner. Her personal choice and the way she identifies herself makes her happy. And if she decision makes her happy, who are we to judge.