Drugs: November 2007 Archives

There's a lot of libertarian beliefs that are admirable, especially those having to do with privacy, property rights, and gun rights. As Ron Paul started to get more than just a fringe audience, it was bound to happen that the more unsavory parts of his libertarianism would shine through. Through Hot Air, check out Paul's stances on prostitution and drugs.

One of the reasons the Republicans enjoy the support of so many people is that many of them find the "legalize prostitution and drugs" views of the libertarians repugnant. And as he's on the campaign trail kissing babies, I'll wager that he's not telling the moms that in his U.S.A., it's just fine if those babies grow up to be hookers.

As Ron Paul gets more publicity for his actual views rather than the current focus on his bizarre followers and fund raising skills, his support is doomed to shrink, not grow.