He makes a good point. However, that point is overshadowed by the fact that he would leave whether any abortion, parial birth or otherwise, is a criminal act up to the states.
There is a basic flaw in Ron Paul’s arguments. He says that a law should be passed defining an unborn as a person. It is illogical to take that position and ignore the fact that that killing that person is a basic violation of that person’s rights and is prohibited by the 14th amendment. If a state fails to act to preserve that right, then the Constitution compells the federal government to intervene.
I think this highlights the fact that Ron Paul is somewhat selective in his personal interpretation of the Constitution.
He is a smart man. He should see the lack of logic in his position. I can see several possible reasons for his taking this position.
It could be that he is trying to have it both ways, being pro-choice and pro-life at the same time.
He could simply playing the part of Dr. No.
Or, he could think that states rights are more important than individual rights.
None of these reflect well upon him.