Thread: Ron Paul on the Issues

Homeschooling http://www.ronpaul2012.com/the-issues/homeschooling/




HOMESCHOOLING CHAMPION

Ron Paul believes no nation can remain free when the state has greater influence over the knowledge and values transmitted to children than the family does.
And the truth is, no big government spending program can or will solve our nation’s education problems.

One-size-fits-all central planning simply does not work.

As a congressman, Ron Paul has been a consistent supporter of homeschooling and educational freedom.

Being a homeschooling parent takes a unique dedication to family and education.

TAX CREDITS FOR HOMESCHOOLING

In many cases, homeschooling families must forgo the second income of one parent, as well as incur the costs of paying for textbooks, computers, and other school supplies.

And with combined taxes taking almost 50 percent of the average family’s income, there is little left over for low- and middle-class parents to even consider other educational opportunities.

That’s why, during his time in Congress, Ron Paul has introduced legislation to:

* Help parents better educate their children by providing parents with a $5,000 per child tax credit for tutors, books, computers, and other K-12 related educational needs.

* Ensure that the federal government treats high school diplomas earned through homeschooling the same as other high school diplomas.

PUT PARENTS BACK IN CHARGE

Congressman Paul wants parents to have the freedom to choose the best educational options for their children, and his commitment to ensuring homeschooling remains a practical alternative for American families is unmatched by any other Presidential candidate.

As President, he will veto any legislation that encroaches on homeschooling parents’ rights.

Returning control of education to parents and teachers on the local level is the centerpiece of Ron Paul’s education agenda.

Energy http://www.ronpaul2012.com/the-issues/energy/



FREE MARKET SOLUTIONS

The free market – not government – is the solution to America’s energy needs.

Unfortunately, decades of misguided federal action have helped lead to skyrocketing fuel prices, making it even more difficult for hardworking families to make ends meet.

Washington’s bureaucratic regulations, corporate subsidies, and excessive taxation have distorted the market and resulted in government bureaucrats picking winners and losers.

In fact, much of the “pain at the pump” Americans are now feeling is due to federal policies designed by environmental alarmists to punish traditional energy production – like oil, coal, and natural gas – in hopes of making energy sources they favor more “economical.”

Sadly, even with $4.00 a gallon gasoline, many are attempting to make our energy crisis even worse by working to impose job-destroying carbon taxes, or a “Cap and Tax” system.

As long as we allow federal regulations and bureaucratic red tape to get in the way of energy exploration, our country will never solve its energy crisis, and Americans will continue to pay the price in high costs.

A PRO-ENERGY PRESIDENT

As President, Ron Paul will lead the fight to:

* Remove restrictions on drilling, so companies can tap into the vast amount of oil we have here at home.

* Repeal the federal tax on gasoline. Eliminating the federal gas tax would result in an 18 cents savings per gallon for American consumers.

* Lift government roadblocks to the use of coal and nuclear power.

* Eliminate the ineffective EPA. Polluters should answer directly to property owners in court for the damages they create – not to Washington.

* Make tax credits available for the purchase and production of alternative fuel technologies.

It’s time for a President that recognizes the free market’s power and innovative spirit by unleashing its full potential to produce affordable, environmentally sound, and reliable energy.

Statement of Faith http://www.ronpaul2012.com/the-issues/s ... -of-faith/

“I have accepted Jesus Christ as my personal Savior, and I endeavor every day to follow Him in all I do and in every position I advocate.”
-Ron Paul

My faith is a deeply private issue to me, and I don’t speak on it in great detail during my speeches because I want to avoid any appearance of exploiting it for political gain. Let me be very clear here: I have accepted Jesus Christ as my personal Savior, and I endeavor every day to follow Him in all I do and in every position I advocate.

It is God Who gave us life. As He is free, so are those He created in His image. Our rights to life and liberty are inalienable.

I’m running for President of the United States because I believe that our traditions and way of life are under attack from an out-of-control federal government and reckless politicians who show no regard for what our Founders entrusted to our protection.

America became the greatest nation in human history because a dedicated band of Patriots believed their God-given rights were worth fighting for, even if it meant challenging the world’s most powerful nation in what many deemed a “hopeless” cause.

Being free meant so much to our forefathers that they put everything on the line – and thousands sacrificed their lives – to give the promise of liberty to not only their children and grandchildren, but to generations they knew they would never even meet.

Their courage and determination guaranteed they would defy the odds and achieve victory.

In this critical election, you and I must decide if the principles of limited government and personal freedom are worth fighting for once again.

Since I’m asking for your vote and your trust to lead this nation, let me tell you a little bit about my background and beliefs.

My parents raised my four brothers and me on a dairy near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where they set clear examples for each of us about faith, honest living, and individual responsibility. Their Christian values helped inspire two of my brothers to eventually enter the ministry, and provided me with the foundation I needed to practice medicine and one day become a U.S. Representative.

In addition to my time in Congress, I am proud to have delivered over 4,000 babies as a country doctor in Texas. As I trained to practice medicine, I became convinced without a doubt that life begins at the moment of conception. I never performed an abortion, and I never once found an abortion necessary to save the life of the mother. In fact, I successfully helped women struggling with their pregnancies to seek other options, including adoption.

I am running to Restore America Now, and by that I mean that it’s time to protect and promote the basic God-given rights inherent in the promise of America.

We must pass on our heritage of liberty to the next generation – not tens of trillions of dollars in debt and liabilities.

We must stand for life – not allow millions of innocent children to continue to be slaughtered with the government’s approval.

We must follow the Biblical mandate of using honest weights and measures – not printing money out of thin air in almost complete secrecy and then handing it over to oppressive dictators.

We must only send our men and women to fight for our country when the mission is clear, every necessary tool needed to win is provided, and we respect the Constitution by declaring war.

Once war is declared, it must be waged according to Just War principles. We should only fight when it’s in our national security interest, and we should no longer do the corrupt United Nation’s bidding by policing the world.
In Congress, I never vote for any piece of legislation that violates the Constitution’s strict limits on government power. I also do not participate in the congressional pension system.

As President, I give you my word that I will only exercise my authority within the confines of the Constitution, and I will work every day to rein in a runaway federal government by binding it with the chains of that document.

For my stands and beliefs, I am told that my efforts are “hopeless.” Like those who were proud to stand up for what they knew was right to create our nation, however, I firmly believe that now is a better time than ever before to reclaim our liberties. No situation is hopeless for those who receive their strength from their faith, family, and freedom.

And like those Patriots, I have no doubt that liberty will prevail.

I invite you to join me and millions of other Americans in taking our stand to honor our forefathers’ sacrifices and Restore America Now.

Good job, AirborneSapper7.

Here is the link to a recent video of Ron Paul's in case you haven't seen it.

Ron Paul Interview On Fox News Sunday: Talks Fema, Libya, Mises & More

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b5fj...layer_embedded

Originally Posted by StokeyBob

Good job, AirborneSapper7.

Here is the link to a recent video of Ron Paul's in case you haven't seen it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b5fj...layer_embedded

Thanks for the Video StokeyBob; I'll go check it out

But Ron Paul is the MAN that the Globalists are TERRIFIED OF

He's right on the money on EVERY DAMN THING and America has to wake the hell up... It's almost too late

I trust this man so much I will do whatever he tells me we need to do to fix this HORRIBLE MESS that the GLOBALISTS put us in

I choose to fight back and not vote for another person that will damage this country

Ron Paul cant be bought off; the lobbyist's do not even attempt to

He is True to the Constitution NO MATTER WHAT and will do what the people want in the issues that concern the U.S.A.; not foreign governments; not the Globalists; BUT THE PEOPLE

He is a Champion for this country and the world; I say the world because he will stop this Imperial Agression with the NON STOP WARS that are bankrupting this country

GOD SPEED AND GO RON PAUL!!!!

Originally Posted by StokeyBob

Good job, AirborneSapper7.

Here is the link to a recent video of Ron Paul's in case you haven't seen it.

Ron Paul Interview On Fox News Sunday: Talks Fema, Libya, Mises & More

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b5fj...layer_embedded

Great Video StokeyBob

WOOOOOOO HOOOOOO GO RON PAUL!!!! Ron Smoked FAUX News like a Cheap Cigar .... They tried to do a hit piece on Ron Paul and it back fired badly

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Originally Posted by AirborneSapper7

Originally Posted by StokeyBob

Good job, AirborneSapper7.

Here is the link to a recent video of Ron Paul's in case you haven't seen it.

Ron Paul Interview On Fox News Sunday: Talks Fema, Libya, Mises & More

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b5fj...layer_embedded

Great Video StokeyBob

WOOOOOOO HOOOOOO GO RON PAUL!!!! Ron Smoked FAUX News like a Cheap Cigar .... They tried to do a hit piece on Ron Paul and it back fired badly

He has been telling the truth for so long it makes it hard to trap him. He doesn't have any lies to keep straight.

They try throwing the curves and knocks them out of the park time and time again.