Ron Paul is the best choice for President of the United States

Thank you for your acceptance, this is my first debate ever, so we'll see how it goes. First, to distinguish what success for America would be: A state in which the national debt is at a controlled level, as few military operations taking place as possible, and finally, a nation where unemployment is at a standard low and a free and prosperous economy. Now, a brief history of Ron Paul: He was an ObGyn who delivered 4,000 babies and is an Air Force veteran (the only candidate who served). Paul represented Texas' 22nd district from 1976-1977 and 1979-1985. He then assumed office representing Texas' 14th district in 1997, where he currently serves as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology. He is known as the intellectual godfather of the Tea Party Movement and the modern libertarian movement. Ron Paul is the best choice for President for three main reasons: P1) Ron Paul advocates for smaller government, more personal liberties, and the following of the Constitution. Currently, our nation is plagued by laws which hinder our personal freedoms. Section 213 of the Patriot Act allows for "Sneak and Peek" search warrants in which authorities can search a home or business without immediately notifying the target of a probe. Section 206 allows one wiretap authorization to cover multiple devices, eliminating the need for separate court authorizations for a suspect's cell phone, PC and Blackberry, for example. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) allows for indefinite detention of Americans if suspected to be terrorists. It is important that we elect a man who understands that the Constitution does not give the government the right to do thse things, and will promptly repeal these laws which invade our privacy and personal freedom. Furthermore, Ron Paul understands that the Federal Government has overspent on the Drug War, over $8 billion this year alone. The Constitution does not give the government authority to dictate what substances our bodies take in, and it is certainly irrational for the government to spend that much money in the prevention. He also recognizes the unconstitutionality of military operations not declared by Congress, but more on that soon. P2) Ron Paul’s monetary policies are the finest. Ron Paul would deregulate our economy and work towards the ending of the Federal Reserve, which has inflated our currency by printing money freely as well as bailing out Wall Street bankers. His “Plan to Restore America” would cut significant spending. In his first year he will cut $1 trillion by eliminating five departments (Energy, HUD, Commerce, Interior, and Education). He will balance the budget by the end of his first term. Mitt Romney has the slogan “We have a moral responsibility to spend no more than we take in,” but Ron Paul is the only candidate who will actually act on this moral. P3) Ron Paul’s foreign policy will end wasteful spending and return America to the world’s strongest nation- by example rather than force. He promises to: Make securing our borders the top national security priority. Avoid long and expensive land wars that bankrupt our country by using constitutional means to capture or kill terrorist leaders who helped attack the U.S. and continue to plot further attacks. Guarantee our intelligence community’s efforts are directed toward legitimate threats and not spying on innocent Americans through unconstitutional power grabs like the Patriot Act. End the nation-building that is draining troop morale, increasing our debt, and sacrificing lives with no end in sight. Follow the Constitution by asking Congress to declare war before one is waged. Conclusion: Ron Paul is our last true statesman, and it is time we restored America to a land of personal freedom and prosperity. I believe we can trust what he says because he has a history of fighting for what he believes in, to the point of being booed or laughed at. He has served the country not only in Congress for a very long time, but also in the military and also as an ObGyn. Thus, I urge a vote for Pro. I'm not sure how sources are displayed, but here are the links: http://www.npr.org... http://www.infowars.com... http://www.ronpaul2012.com... http://www.ronpaul2012.com...