Which of the following statements about the debate over cochlear implants is true? a. many in the deaf community view deafness as a disability that should be treated or cured. b. supporters of the cochlear implants believe that this technology will devalue people who are deaf. c. many opponents of the cochlear implants view deafness as a cultural identify of which to be proud. d. many supporters believe that cochlear implants lead children to have a poor self-image.

The opponents of the deaf community define deafness as the cultural identity instead of some disability. They believe that the cochlear implants are not necessary for them. Many of the opponents also shun the deaf people from the deaf community who get these implants. The cochlear implants prove to be mentally draining for the deaf people as they try to acclimate themselves to the new sounds.

Hence, the answer is 'Option C - many opponents of the cochlear implants view deafness as a cultural identity'.