Ron Paul on the Abortion Debate

The Diane Rehm Show (http://88-5.us/ihmcXq): U.S. Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) talks about his views on abortion. "If you don't have high respect for human life, you can't have respect for liberty," he said.

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[LunaticFringe20]

Although I don't agree with Paul on his position (I'm fine with abortions until the development of the brain stem and other aspects of the brain) I still have to respect his opinion because he rationally argues it, points out the hypocrisy in certain laws, and doesn't pull religion into it. And he's not even arguing that abortion should be illegal, just that states should be the ones to determine what their position is.

[weavermama]

Dear sincere liberals: Please be consistent regarding first principles. If you believe that a woman's right to choose what she does with her own body should be free of state interference, even as you concede that another viable and sentient life resides therein, you must continue this reasoning further. Shouldn't she then be free to decide what she does with the fruits of her labor? What function of government could supersede the protection of the innocent against the initiation of violence?

[Jazabelle85]

What an elitist shriveled-up fossil Ron Paul is. Also,it's hilarious the way he pronounces "HOMO-cide," very fitting for a homoPHOBE whith nothing good to say.

[HoustonTexas457000]

@fannyfunk Im glad you dont either

[DOUCHEBAGSTOOKMYNAME]

This is why I love Dr. Paul.

[thisismine737]

@kodachromefilm Yeah no problem. Same to you! I like actually understanding people's perspectives and discussing things; I never understood why most people are assholes on the internet although they would never say those things to someone's face in real life.

[thisismine737]

@kodachromefilm Haha it's ok no worries.

[kodachromefilm]

@thisismine737 After all that is written, I believe you and I will continue to disagree on pro-life issues. I believe in 100% defending life on all levels and Ron Paul believes in allowing the states to decide on life issues. I am glad you do not believe in abortion and think it's unconstitutional - being defined as life. It was enjoyable to speak on youtube to someone who doesn't curse and spit their way through a conversation but uses their brain and prudence to interact.

[kodachromefilm]

@thisismine737 How embarrasing. I mean't conception. I wrote this when I was half asleep and in a rapid manner.

[thisismine737]

@kodachromefilm So your take on Ron Paul is that he prioritizes small government over the rights to human life? If that is what you are saying, I agree. I simply believe that Ron Paul is the most dedicated to his beliefs of all the presidential candidates. He has never himself advocated abortion or signed into law anything that promoted abortion, too. So, Ron Paul as an individual is Pro-Life.