Another colleague observed, “There are few people in public life who, through thick and thin, rain or shine, stick to their principles. Ron Paul is one of those few.”
Those principles are also embedded in the good Doctor's religious views, although he does not like to discuss them publicly. However, in his statement of faith, reported by The Covenant News, he explained:
“I have never been one who is comfortable talking about my faith in the political arena. “In fact, the pandering that typically occurs in the election season I find to be distasteful. But for those who have asked, I freely confess that Jesus Christ is my personal Savior, and that I seek His guidance in all that I do. I know, as you do, that our freedoms come not from man, but from God. My record of public service reflects my reverence for the Natural Rights with which we have been endowed by a loving Creator.
“I have worked tirelessly to defend and restore those rights for all Americans, born and unborn alike. The right of an innocent, unborn child to life is at the heart of the American ideal of liberty. My professional and legislative record demonstrates my strong commitment to this pro-life principle.
“In 40 years of medical practice, I never once considered performing an abortion, nor did I ever find abortion necessary to save the life of a pregnant woman. In Congress, I have authored legislation that seeks to define life as beginning at conception, H.R. 1094. I am also the prime sponsor of H.R. 300, which would negate the effect of Roe v Wade by removing the ability of federal courts to interfere with state legislation to protect life. This is a practical, direct approach to ending federal court tyranny which threatens our constitutional republic and has caused the deaths of 45 million of the unborn. I have also authored H.R. 1095, which prevents federal funds to be used for so-called “population control.” Many talk about being pro-life. I have taken and will continue to advocate direct action to restore protection for the unborn.
“I have also acted to protect the lives of Americans by my adherence to the doctrine of ‘just war.’ This doctrine, as articulated by Augustine, suggested that war must only be waged as a last resort—for a discernible moral and public good, with the right intentions, vetted through established legal authorities (a constitutionally required declaration of the Congress), and with a likely probability of success.”
A post about the good doctor on October 14, 2011 by Rachel Weiner in the Washington Post’s “The Fix” revealed that in a television ad aired in Iowa, Ron Paul talked about seeing a late-term abortion performed while he was working as an obstetrician and not understanding why it was done.
“Who are we to decide that we pick and throw one away and pick up and struggle to save the other ones?” he asked.
“Unless we resolve this and understand that life is precious and we must protect life, we can’t protect liberty.”
And his strong stands supporting liberty and the Constitution are breaths of fresh air piercing the vacillations in the political smog of Mitt Romney.
Dr. Paul shares few qualities and views with the US presidential pretender Barack Hussein Obama (also known as Barry Soetoro).
January 16. 2012
Ron Paul Highlights at the Fox News / GOP of South Carolina Debate
A FEW GOOD REASONS TO VOTE FOR RON PAUL
1. He Supports The Constitution.
2. He Believes In Religious Freedom.
3. He Has Never Voted For A Tax Increase.
4. He Is Against Public Funding Of Abortion.
5. He Is Against Funding Abortion Abroad.
6. He Is Against The National I.D. or Real I.D. Act.
7. He Believes In The “Just War Theory”.
8. He Supports The Rights Of Private Property Owners.
9. He Wants Us Out Of The U.N.
10. He Wants To Shrink The Federal Government, Not Expand It.
11. He Wants To End the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms (ATF), and the Federal Reserve.
12. He Is Against the NAFTA Superhighway.
13. He Is Against The North American Union
14. He Is Against Funding The So-Called War On Drugs (Another Unsuccessful War).
15. Libertarians Love Him Because He Wants The Government Out Of Their Business.
16. He Is A Christian Who Believes Christ Was Right When He Said, “Blessed Are The Peacemakers.”
17. He Does Not Want To Ruin Healthcare By Nationalizing It.
18. He Votes In Accordance With The Constitution.
19. He Is Against Regulating The Internet.
20. He Wants To Secure Our Borders.
21. He Has Never Voted For A Federal Restriction On Gun Ownership.
22. He Favors Guarding Our Country Over Policing The World.
South Carolina State Senators Kevin Bryant, Lee Bright, and Daniel Verdin have joined Senator Tom Davis in endorsing Ron Paul for President!
HE IS OUR LAST HOPE FOR A FREE NATION!
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