Why I Could Never Conscionably Vote For Ron Paul

The Ron Paul Phenomenon has been sweeping the country, taking campuses by storm, getting people interested in politics who otherwise would never be. Looking at his record in Congress, he has been known to take a very uncompromising position and turns down just about every item he sees as causing the government to grow. I respect that position, and find it quite amazing that people can hold onto their principles in such a way. Yet when I looked into the ramifications of giving this man the power of executive office, I found some issues that I must take issue with. From an article I found, I will now list what was said, and why I disagree with it. I did take out some parts (indicated by ellipses), not that I have to agree with them or that they are necessarily wrong, but I decided I'd highlight some things I simply cannot, in good conscience, accept as qualities of someone I would vote for as President of the United States.