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Originally Posted by Rudeboyelvis
Kev, Neither Ron Paul nor any other Libertarian is going to pass laws that dismantle Medicare or SS. They need to be reformed, and part of that reformation is developing markets that aren't controlled by the insurance companies and big pharma via their profit funded, influence peddling lobbyists in DC.
Here are plenty of reasons, as a Libertarian, to dismiss Romney:
Should the United States increase our space exploration efforts and budget?
Ron Paul: Regardless, we should only use government funds for national defense purposes and leave exploration to the private sector
Mitt Romney: Yes
Do you support the Patriot act?
Ron Paul: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting any government surveillance
Mitt Romney: Yes
Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?
Ron Paul: Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time for drug use
Mitt Romney: No
Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?
Ron Paul: Yes, and immediately free all citizens jailed for drug offenses
Mitt Romney: No
Should the U.S. end the war in Afghanistan?
Ron Paul: Yes, and only approve future wars through Congress
Mitt Romney: No, not until all U.S. military leaders are confident the mission has been accomplished
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Ron Paul: No, we should not give aid to any foreign nations
Mitt Romney: Yes
How should the U.S. handle the genocide in Sudan?
Ron Paul: Do not get involved
Mitt Romney: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military
Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?
Ron Paul: Yes, allow Americans to travel to any country they choose
Mitt Romney: No
Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?
Ron Paul: Take the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision
Mitt Romney: No, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman
Should the federal government allow the death penalty?
Ron Paul: Leave it up to the states
Mitt Romney: Yes
Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?
Ron Paul: No
Mitt Romney: Yes
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Dan - appreciate your response and do understand that viewpoint.
I think for me it is a bit simple - I'll vote for the guy that wants less government involvement in my life. I would find it hard to pull the lever for Obama based upon that criteria.