Listening to presidential candidate Ron Paul has proven to be an enjoyable and refreshing experience albeit politics, the ideals of his proposals (re: the predicted benefits) are enticing to intellect and spirit. The philosophy expressed by Mr.Paul is the one closest to that of the founding fathers. The premise of the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, the writings and behaviours of the 'fathers' did celebrate and encourage freedom of the individual to think, express and believe independently without fear of retribution from the state... Independence and freedom are the cornerstones of democracy and the foundations of a free society.
Limited government that is by, for and of the people is true government. Strong limitations on American foreign policy and all associated commitments and legislation to never war again except in self-defence are perhaps America's most required changes. Mr.Paul is absolutely correct regarding the legalization of all drugs as it is a matter of choice just as alcohol, abortion and gun ownership. Alcohol is legal and we do not have more alcoholics just because it is legal. People drink and people do drugs whether legal or not. Therefore, as it was until the 1930's everything should be legal. This would ensure clean controlled drugs, reduced crime and violence. Increased government revenue and debt reduction is an obvious plus. Many lives would be saved and prisons and jails would not be so over extended.. The benefits in job creation in the medical and all other associated fields is worth its deep consideration. People who do drugs do so whether legal or not thus only a slight increase in usage or a decrease is predicted . Employment and revenue intake would soar .
Taking care of America and Americans is why the people elect representatives not to line the pockets of big business, the rich or religious affiliations. Innovation, scientific pursuit and medical research would flourish as available moneys saved on military and foreign obligations instead could be spent on important things. Imagine a world where America's role was that of peacemaker rather than crusader. Foreign interests, manifest destiny ideologies and the policing of the world is not an American right or duty. The people should not pay for the interests of those who profit from military adventures.
Not only does Ron Paul make complete sense, he truly represents the causes and ideals as were intended by the founding fathers. Freedom from tyranny and the freedoms they enshrined for the people are assaulted every day in the House of Representatives and the Senate. How many laws are actually on the books and how many more are needed? It seems to me there is a law, a regulation and a penalty for just about everything. The law is so expansive and the government is so large there is no escape. Constant observation in a police state, restrictions on the individuals right to choose, the right to pursue happiness has been redefined by courts and government. It is time to be free.
If the Ron Paul philosophy formed the basis of a new political party free from the old, stale dogma of the existing political system America's prosperity and greatness could not be challenged. It is now time to change directions before it is too late. A country that is governed by a minuscule group of compromised, self satisfying old men with outdated rigid beliefs does not represent the people. A country that is governed by regressive laws and legislation is not free and is not democratic. How many laws are needed ? Everyday laws are passed and improved to further limit freedom and to what end I ask? No person or group of people has the right or the power to restrict and eliminate rights or freedoms. If Mr. Paul was running for president under the banner of a new political party absolutely divorced in all ways from the Republican Party his chances for election might surprise everyone. It is my contention the America people are hungry for an alternative.
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