While Ron Paul is a saint compared to the rest of the GOP field, he is also rather saintly compared with every politician for the last fifty years. He votes consistently in accordance with the Constitution of the United States.
While Ron Paul and the current liberal movement may not agree on all social issues, what is important to remember is that Ron Paul will go to bat, following the Constitution, for ALL groups. He is not interested in banning or endorsing, merely delegating roles for such things to the local and state level.
Let's take abortion for example. As a gynecologist and obstetrician, Dr. Paul finds abortions horrible. I think you would be hard-pressed to find ANYONE who takes them lightly, though.
Dr. Ron Paul is firmly opposed to abortion, and he would like to see Roe v Wade overturned. Let me be clear: He also does not support a federal ban on abortion.
This is the constitutionally correct position. The Constitution does not allow for the Federal government to play a role in the realm of abortion, believing this to be a States' rights issue.
Thus, both sides win.
Those who believe abortion is murder may live in a state where abortion is outlawed. Those who believe abortion is not murder, may live in a state where abortion is legal. Or, the state may adopt some kind of compromise.
The more complicated and decisive the issue, the more local the solution should be. Thus we all have the greatest power of influence as can be had, and preserve as much of our liberty as possible.
While Ron Paul is a saint compared to the rest of the GOP field, he is also rather saintly compared with every politician for the last fifty years. He votes consistently in accordance with the Constitution of the United States.
While Ron Paul and the current liberal movement may not agree on all social issues, what is important to remember is that Ron Paul will go to bat, following the Constitution, for ALL groups. He is not interested in banning or endorsing, merely delegating roles for such things to the local and state level.
Let's take abortion for example. As a gynecologist and obstetrician, Dr. Paul finds abortions horrible. I think you would be hard-pressed to find ANYONE who takes them lightly, though.
Dr. Ron Paul is firmly opposed to abortion, and he would like to see Roe v Wade overturned. Let me be clear: He also does not support a federal ban on abortion.
This is the constitutionally correct position. The Constitution does not allow for the Federal government to play a role in the realm of abortion, believing this to be a States' rights issue.
Thus, both sides win.
Those who believe abortion is murder may live in a state where abortion is outlawed. Those who believe abortion is not murder, may live in a state where abortion is legal. Or, the state may adopt some kind of compromise.
The more complicated and decisive the issue, the more local the solution should be. Thus we all have the greatest power of influence as can be had, and preserve as much of our liberty as possible.
Jason
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