Liberty Maven

An argument I often hear when referring to Ron Paul is, “I like him, but he doesn’t stand a chance.” This type of defeatist attitude can never be productive. Not only have many Presidents come from single-digits in the polls just months before the primaries (Clinton, Reagan), but what difference does it make whether or not Ron Paul really “has a chance”. Even if he doesn’t win, but, say, places a strong second, his campaign will have sent a message that could affect the winning candidate’s administration, or fuel a fire for the next election. If everyone took the attitude of “he doesn’t have a chance, so why bother?” we’ll never get out of the mess we’re in today. All we can do, each one of us, is follow our hearts and our consciences, and do the right thing. The goal of an election is not to elect the winner, it’s to elect the best candidate. That’s why I will cast my ballot for Ron Paul, and if he doesn’t win the nomination, I will vote for the Libertarian candidate in the general election, even with the knowledge that I might be only one of 1% who do so. If you vote with your conscience, your vote cannot be wasted. I will vote with my conscience. Will you?