[pepsi_junkie]

For thousands of little people, the short stature that comes with achondroplasia is not a disability in need of treatment but a difference to be celebrated. Organizations like Little People of America have spent years dispelling stereotypes, advocating for fairness, and pointing out that having achondroplasia doesn’t preclude anyone from a fulfilling life. Dwarf pride means flourishing because of one’s body, not in spite of it.

More power to them. But if they go beyond that and wade into judging others for wanting to have a larger stature and lobby for it to be effectively banned because that's not their own choice, well, screw them.

[Tax-chick]

Excellent comment.

[msrngtp2002]

From the time I was 13 till 17 in the early 60’s some doc thought it a good idea to give me human growth hormones. I grew about an inch per month from 39 inches to my current 67 inches. No major health issues except raging arthritis in my neck and back. I don’t know if I would have grown without the hormones or not. It was long ago and so far no adverse effects.

[albie]

A derivative of Viagra?