First of all, thanks for including that disclaimer. I can see how your question can be misinterpreted by some people. I would also like to reuse your disclaimer on my answer, I simply would like to answer the question the most candid way I can. I blame it on my biology, but I easily compromise my health if I don't take a hike or go running a lot. And it's not just about my legs. I never use a threadmill because I am addicted to visiting places with my eyes and legs. I often feel bitter for not having been born with some trait or some belonging, but when I compare myself with the rest of humanity, I realize how lucky I am to have been born with very good levels of sight and hearing. I am also happy with my upper and lower limbs equally. So, I think I can answer your question in a balanced manner. I do not think anyone would rather be deaf than blind or legless than armless. I am not sure how deaf Beethoven was, but I read that he was totally deaf when he wrote his 9th symphony.

i'd rather be blind. blind people make it pretty well in the world.

I would rather go deaf than blind. I would have alot more mobility and fit into society easier. I would rather lose a leg as I can get a fake one. Losing the use of my hands would be much more constricting to my activities.

For the most part, I'd rather be deaf than blind. Then again, I couldn't imagine not being able to hear music or people's voices. However, I think I'd rather be able to see their faces. I am legally blind without glasses. I have very thankful for them. I think it would be hard to be blind, after being able to see. I am torn on which would be better -- being blind from birth or blind later in life.

I also believe I'd rather lose an arm over a leg. I haven't given this as much thought as the other question, but I really like going and dancing. This would be constricted and limited with a bum or loss of a leg.

Now I would rather lose an arm or leg, or both over my eyes or hearing. I guess I value my senses more.

Fortunately, I can't think of a time anyone has really had to pick between one or the other. I guess you'd always wonder if you made the right decision.