Now, let me make clear first and foremost that I DO like Ron Paul and many of his ideas. However, I would like to point out a few things in his voting record that not everyone may be aware of.
In April 2003 he voted against establishing the national Amber Alert system.
In both April of 2003 and October 2005 he voted to contunue to allow firearm manufacturers and dealers to be sued and charged criminally for crimes committed with the guns they make and/or sell.
In October 2005 he voted against preventing lawsuits by obese people suing food providers/restaraunts.
In September 2001 he voted against putting the military on the border to protect the U.S. against drugs and terrorism.
In Sept 2004 he voted against the ammendment prohibiting same-sex marriages.
In June 1999 he voted against increasing prosecution and sentencing in criminals under 18 years old.
On every possible occasion he has voted against preventing sale and use of dangerous illegal drugs.
Now, given all of this, Ron Paul still has some wonderful ideas and has consistently taken a pro-life stand, which is near and dear to me. I understand his appeal due to his stance on civil liberties... but I lean alot farther right
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