For far too long, America has named itself the police power of the world. Whether it is a direct attack on the United States, or simply an implication of a government policy that we do not agree with, we have long felt the irrepressible urge to intervene. During the Bush administration, illegal war was waged on Iraq. When Barack Obama was running for the Presidency, he said that it was time to bring the troops home; that it was time for "change". However, once he took office, his promises were rendered meaningless. Thousands of more soldiers were sent overseas without any clear view as to when they would be coming home.
Ron Paul, since the war began, has been against it. He had recognized from the very start that it was an illegal war, and that we had no business being stationed there. The Iraqi government had no direct impact on us, and we should not have used our power to attempt to control the entire world. He does feel, however, that we should take that power and use it to defend our own borders, particularly with Mexico. Illegal immigration IS directly affecting America, and should be dealt with first and foremost. Defend our own land, keep from being intrusive, and limit governmental power. Thus sums up Paul's platform.
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