Matt's Post From Facebook Ron Paul Group

This guy Matt posted a Facebook thread about losing passion for Ron Paul. Here is his post and my reply:

"After recently reading some of Congressman Paul's comments on a couple issues I'm beginning to lose support for him.. Specifically his stance on gay marriage and the issue of separation of church and state. As a Libertarian I support people's right to choose what to do with their own life including whatever person they desire to marry, and I also don't want religion sticking its nose anywhere in government. Congressman Paul already had a strike against him in my view for being pro-life. Do any other libertarians struggle with some of these non-libertarian views?

BTW, I don't wanna hear any BS about the constitution not saying anything about separation of C and S.. The first amendment is pretty clear."

My Reply,

"You know you can still vote for the libertarian candidate. Many libertarians have came out in support of Dr. Paul. Of course you are gonna agree with him on everything, but the issues you chose are basically non-issues because he will leave it to the states. If you want to get an abortion go to another state. If you want to marry a man (or file jointly with one at least) you could because the feds wouldn't be involved. You could also move to another state or fight to get it legal in your state.

He could also influence state politics as the president. And seeing as he is for getting the government at all levels out of peoples' personal matters that's moving in the right direction. As for keeping the government out of religion I believe he would be for that at the federal level (funding) at least, unless you have something to prove otherwise? Religion is a locality thing and should be handled on that level. Back in the day people were kicked out of towns and fought very passionately over religion, nowadays if someone say Christmas people think they have a right to be offended.

I think you need to look at the bigger issue of smaller government and not be clouded by the intrinsics, as less government is paramount to liberty."