Paul voted against the constitutional amendment that would allow the government to prohibit flag burning. On a few issues, however, he has toned down the Libertarian rhetoric. He says anti-drug laws are wrong at the federal level, but he doesn't mind if states pass them to protect children. Libertarians are divided on abortion. Some believe it should be a woman's choice, while Paul, who says he has never performed an abortion, sides with those who believe the fetus has rights of its own.
Life is precious.
In Dr. No's view, government intrudes too much on personal freedoms. Paul opposed the Clinton administration's overseas military actions because they ignored the constitutional requirement to get Congress' approval before declaring war. He opposes foreign aid and resolutions on foreign governments because he doesn't believe the United States should boss around other countries. He votes against most appropriations bills because they usually include programs that he says are not sanctioned by the Constitution. He says programs such as the one for missing and exploited children are best handled by the states.