Totally agreed. Also, even if you don't agree with Ron Paul, how can you not applaud a Congressperson who clearly outlines their thinking on federal issues? I

Totally agreed. Also, even if you don't agree with Ron Paul, how can you not applaud a Congressperson who clearly outlines their thinking on federal issues? I wish that all Congresspeople would consider this criteria before voting on federal legislation: 1. Is this a core function of the federal government? 2. Does it execute Constitutionally defined duties? 3. Does it protect Constitutionally defined rights? 4. Does it protect property rights? 5. Does it protect individual rights? 6. If the federal government does not do this, will others? 7. Will this policy or regulation allow the market to decide outcomes or will it distort themarket for political ends? 8. Is this policy or regulation clear and specific, with defined metrics and limitations?