I just wanted to say that the abortion issue is a tough one. Ron Paul is an OB/GYN who believes that human life begins upon conception. While I personally do not believe that can't we respect someone who does and therefore honestly views abortion as killing a fetus? When do you view life begins? At birth? What about 1 hour before birth? It is a sticky issue and sticky issues should be dealt with on a local level rather than a central level.

Opposes contraception? What? Link Citation? I have read a whole lot about this candidate and I have not seen that ever.

Getting the federal government back to a Constitutional level is bad? Wouldn't it be better to have teh federalist system we started with? Many government functions SHOULD be sent back to the state level in my humble opinion.

If you think the federal government should take care of us from cradle to grave and police teh world while undermining our natural rights then yes by all means vote for the status quo candidates who will continue to bloat the federal government, print fake money and run up massive debts for future generations.

The real issue comes down to a fundamental philosphy of do you want strong central government or more power to decentralized states. The old Jefferson vs. Hamilton.

I can't beleive some of the blind hate going on here against a very good man even if you fundamentally disagree with him on these issues. I can't say I agree with everything Ron Paul espouses but I think his libertarian leanings are worth a look.

Thanks,
-Dave