Ron Paul on ballot here in Montana !!

for this info. I'm glad that we have 2 months to make a difference.
Lake County also has many Ron Paul supporters. Let's spread the word, bro!

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- The real question is, how close is the Constitution Party to the intent of the Constitution?

- It would seem, farther away than Ron Paul's stated principles and the Libertarian Party's previously stated principles (at least until this year, when they had principles).

- Here is the 'quick rundown' on the Constitution Party's "Seven Principles of the Constitution Party" from their web site...:
"1. Life: For all human beings, from conception to natural death;
"2. Liberty: Freedom of conscience and actions for the self-governed individual;
"3. Family: One husband and one wife with their children as divinely instituted;
"4. Property: Each individual's right to own and steward personal property without government burden;
"5. Constitution: and Bill of Rights interpreted according to the actual intent of the Founding Fathers;
"6. States' Rights: Everything not specifically delegated by the Constitution to the federal government is reserved for the state and local jurisdictions;
"7. American Sovereignty: American government committed to the protection of the borders, trade, and common defense of Americans, and not entangled in foreign alliances."

- Immediate problems areas that jump right out are #1 and #3, but there are many more problems as one digs deeper into their political agenda.

- Their #1 principle is an obvious reference to a "pro-life"/anti-abortion stance, which is technically a state's rights issue. Dr. Paul agrees with the Constitution Party's basic belief about preserving and defending life, but as far as I know, he is also in favor of the states deciding.

- The #3 principle, their "Family" stance... is completely bible-based and an unhealthy cocktail of religion and politics. Frankly, the entire issue of marriage should be removed from all governmental interference and should instead be handled as a simple legal agreement. The myths surrounding marriage should of course be maintained by each couple/family/church/religion as they see fit, but as far as our government being involved in 'defining marriage'... oh, my! Wrong!

- Issue: "Drug Abuse"... they are completely off on this issue. Here is the quote: "The Constitution Party will uphold the right of states and localities to restrict access to drugs and to enforce such restrictions. We support legislation to stop the flow of illegal drugs into these United States from foreign sources. As a matter of self-defense, retaliatory policies including embargoes, sanctions, and tariffs, should be considered. At the same time, we will take care to prevent violations of the Constitutional and civil rights of American citizens. Searches without probable cause and seizures without due process must be prohibited, and the presumption of innocence must be preserved." .... Problem: "...we will take care..." is their weasel word. Same as 'we're the government, and we're here to help'....

- Issue: "Education"... Well, they aren't hiding what their stance is on this issue. The quote: "All teaching is related to basic assumptions about God and man. Education as a whole, therefore, cannot be separated from religious faith." ...that is a whole bucket of trouble that is too deep to delve into here.

In conclusion, the "Constitution Party" is not even close to being in line with the original intent of our Constitution, nor is it in line with Dr. Paul, again, as far as I am able to determine. The CP attempts to graft Christianity and church into all aspects of our daily lives without regard for individual beliefs, which would simply result in a radical spread of right-wing Christian theology, and ultimately the destruction of our personal freedoms, including our "right to be left alone".