I don't think you understand my point. I agree with you that - your words
Ritalin is over prescribed and ADD/ADHD is overly diagnosed. In my first post to Joe, I mentioned we tried several alternatives, which i hope he does, but only after, as i suggested, getting a proper diagnosis with several visits to several specialists.
My point in the post you took offense to was that anyone who deny a medication to their child when said medication is medically necessary is ignorant, and has not done the hoemwork themselves. Ritalin can be a great benefit when used correctly.
With respected MDs and Scientist questioning the safety of Ritalin, the advent of new seemingly safer drugs and the success of other treatments nobody on this thread deserves to be compared with those who refuse all medical treatment or medical treatment for racist reasons.
You may disagree, the medical community is in disagreement as well, but your characterization was wrong IMHO.