In his voting record, Ron Paul hasn’t ever changed his stance on anything that I’m aware of — he always follows the Constitution. As an obstetrician, he’s delivered thousands of babies, and speaks openly about the right-to-life of unborn fetuses.
Among the mostly left-leaning Paul supporters I’ve spoken with over the last month, however, I’ve heard very little about his pro-life status as a selling point.
This release from last week makes clear that Paul supports a state’s right to make abortion illegal, which S.C. would likely do in a popular vote. It’s hard to say you’d support a state’s right to medical marijuana or gay marriage if you’re not okay with abortion being illegal. It’s interesting that he’d issue this statement now though. Will it cost him liberal votes? Or will it encourage even more right-wingers to vote for him?
Ron Paul’s pro-life record is unmatched
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ron Paul, an OB/GYN who has delivered over 4,000 babies, issued the following statement in support of state efforts to pass “Right to Life” amendments:
“The right of an innocent, unborn child to life is at the heart of the American ideals of liberty. My professional and legislative record demonstrates my strong commitment to this pro-life principle.
“Under our Constitution, the states have the duty to protect citizens against murder, and protecting the unborn from having their right to life violated is no exception.
“I find it unconscionable that the Supreme Court overrules states when they pass pro-life legislation. As president, I will fight to end this judicial tyranny.
“Many talk about being pro-life. In Congress, I am the lead sponsor of HR 2597 the ‘Sanctity of Life Act’ and a similar bill, HR 300 the ‘We the People Act.’ Both bills would negate the effect of Roe v Wade by removing the ability of federal courts to interfere with state legislation that protects life. My bills could pass by a simple majority vote and allow states such as Michigan and South Carolina to end abortion immediately.
“I challenge every candidate who claims to be pro life to support these bills to get the Supreme Court out of the life issue so states can quickly and constitutionally protect the unborn.”
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Praise the LORD for Ron Paul’s endorsement of state rights to protect the innocent, including preborn people.
Justice and protection for everyone sounds good to me! Way to go Ron Paul!
I’m not a South Carolinan, but I hope that y’all make sure to ask all of the Fox News Five candidates:
“Do you support Congressman Paul’s Sanctity of Human Life Act? Yes or no?”
Please don’t let any of them waffle around this issue.