Source: New York Times, October 17, 1988
He tells his audiences that the Federal Government has only one role: to protect liberty. And, he explains, the only rule worth following is that one must not harm another person or his property.
If elected, he says, he would abolish public schools, welfare, Social Security and farm subsidies. All drug laws should be repealed, Dr. Paul maintains, a position that drew hisses at the university.
Dr. Paul believes that America should leave the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and not contribute to other nations’ defense. He has no trouble saying which new nuclear weapons programs he would cut: all of them.
In his first year in office, Dr. Paul says, he would cut one third of the Pentagon budget, or $100 billion, and $100 billion in domestic programs. Put this money ”back into the economy,” he argues, and everyone will be better off.
Doesn’t look like much has changed in 20 years except university students now cheer repealing drug laws instead of booing and hissing.
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Screw the New York Times. I suppose some people would rather be slaves to their government and be taxed into oblivion. I suppose some people would rather see our soldiers killed in senseless illegal war-for-profit schemes. Go ahead and sit back and watch the planned destruction of this once great country. Some people were stupid 20 years ago and are still stupid now. Wake up.
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