Ron Paul - Freedom vs. Security: A False Choice

House Web Site ^ | 5-31-2004 | Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX)

[gilliam]

Put a sock in it! Franklyn knew that when you had a threat from without you did everything you could to defeat it.

[inflation]

If we are doing everything we can, why are the borders not secured?

[xrp]

A nice, short and direct piece by the only Libertarian in Congress.

[trebb]

But the obvious lesson of September 11th is that government cannot protect us

Especially when, like the Klinton administration, it stands at the plate with its eyes closed and with no intention of actually taking a swing.

What this guy is really saying is that he doesn't want government to try to get in the way of those poor terrorists who have every right to hate us and deserve a fighting chance at killing more of us.

[SwinneySwitch]

"The message is clear: grave danger surrounds us, but ordinary citizens should do nothing and trust the government take care of it."

A False Message! I've NEVER gotten that one, Mr. Paul.

[isthisnickcool]

I worked on Ron Paul's forst campaign. He has never changed.

Sometimes he seems to be the most sensible and level-headed voice you can hear. At other times his ear is made of tin.

[palmer]

This Franklin? ''Those who would give up essential
liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety''

[gilliam]

got a plan that we can afford to do that?

[Mr. Bird]

If Mr. Paul could just point out the unconstitutional provisions of the Patriot Act, I'll be in line with him to repeal it. The Act's critics are quick to cry about these tyrannical measures, but I don't see them. I would say the most important horses have already left the barn anyway.

[VaBthang4]

[VaBthang4]

There isn't a single person in the US legislature elected as a Loserdopian.

[jmc813]

You go, Vag.

[xrp]

There isn't a single person in the US legislature elected as a Loserdopian.

I guess not. What the heck is a Loserdopian?

[xrp]

I guess we're much better off with a party full of fake conservatives (Republican Party) that has failed over a 10 year period to reduce government spending, remove regulations on businesses, protect individual property rights, eliminate governmental spending on programs that are not in the federal government's charter (aka the US Constitution) and increase individual civil rights.

[Dr. Thorne]

Hey Ron! The government that currently issues your paycheck is also currently protecting me and mine from Jose Padilla and Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1145688/posts

[Hank Rearden]

The founding principles of our country, such as individual liberty and freedom from overwhelming meddling Big Stupid Government, are terrifying to Republicans and DemocRats alike, aren't they?

[Petronski]

Herbal rights. LOL

[Petronski]

"The message is clear: grave danger surrounds us, but
ordinary citizens should do nothing and trust the government take care of it."

[take]

Freedom vs. Security: A False Choice

can anyone tell me what FREEDOM do we have?