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I wouldn’t vote for Labno, even in protest. Like most Libertarians, he seems like a pacifist. His web site calls our wars in Iraq and Afghanistan “unconstitutional”.

“America can not only save soldiers’ lives and trillions of dollars, but make our country more secure by ending our two unconstitutional wars and bringing our troops home. “

You know the funny thing is the Kirk crowd is citing Reagan's "a man who agrees with me 80% of the time is not my enemy" and calling us "purists". That label actually applies to them. I certainly do NOT agree with "80%" of Kirk's positions, and the only ones being "purists" are them by DEMANDING we vote for 100% of the GOP's nominees.

When it comes to Labno, I do agree with 80% of his positions and that's why he's getting my vote. I don't agree with him on EVERY issue, and there are certainly some notably differences like the one you mentioned. But he is still vastly better than any of the other choices on the ballot, including Kirk.

Finally, Kirk claims to be a "hawk" on the military but his record hardly justifies that claim. Kirk is a finger-to-the-wind guy on the WOT. His campaign team put on a big dog-and-pony show about how "important" it was to re-elect him in 2006 because he "supported President Bush on the WOT", then after getting re-elected he promptly turned around and lead the fight AGAINST the surge, and marched to the White House to lead a group of 11 "moderate" Republicans demanding Bush exit Iraq immediately. He's also flip-flopped on Gitmo at least 4 times.

Labno's position on war may not be my cup of tea but at least I know what I'm getting unlike the backstabber Kirk. Randy Stufflebeam was my preferred candidate but he was kicked off the ballot. We have to deal with the hand we're dealt. The choice is Labno vs. three socialists. I know who I'm supporting with those options.

Siegfried X says I am a pacifist - that’s pretty funny considering I grew up on the West Side...I enjoy a good fight.

Given that however, I believe in smart foreign policy. I love our troops so much that I want them to return to the safety of our borders as quickly as possible...I have friends there, and I understand what they are going through - and they are all displeased with our policies (they are hardcore Republicans by the way, though I think that is changing).

I don’t understand how constitutionality is an issue. Congress NEVER declared war as required in Article I, Section 8, clause 11; period. Furthermore our goals and objectives were long abandoned; where is Osama and his cohorts? He is the only reason we should be there and we squandered every opportunity to get him.

Our nation is falling apart and we are on the verge of complete economic collapse, illegal immigration is still a major problem and all anyone can talk about is more spending.

Bring the troops home now. Defend our borders from illegals AND terrorists...the one main job Congress has completely failed. Keep our Navy active and well equipped. Spend money on missile defense and screw any country that has a problem with that.

I am about America. 234 years ago our country’s citizens chose to die on their own feet rather than live on their knees...and that’s what others need to do for themselves...that’s when their Liberty will be appreciated, and earned.

China is about to win an economic war without firing a single shot. We need to get things under control here before we become a destitute nation.

Pacifist? No way...I am fighting for our lives...