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Are Ron Paul and Third Party Candidates Terrorists?
According to the recent Missouri Information Analysis Center report, those who are libertarian might be considered members of militia and domestic terrorists. Anyone who might have a Gasden Flag (Don’t Tread on Me), Ron Paul or Bob Barr bumper stickers are being labeled by their political views. I guess those who might support third party candidates are being pigeonholed by the government. It is absolutely appalling, as I consider myself to be a small “l” libertarian leaning republican.
It has sparked enough outrage with Rush Limbaugh and Glenn Beck reporting on this issue, which clearly appears to violate our freedoms to voice our views. In fact, here is Beck’s take on the issue.
Hopefully, someone will challenge the MIAC to reverse their opinions of third party supporters and those who share in libertarian principles. There is no way that Ron Paul, Chuck Baldwin, or Bob Barr supporters should be considered domestic terrorists. We are all trying to fight to restore America back to our founding principles of minimal government, limited taxation, and more personal liberties.
Should Congress regulate how they can use new media?
While it’s no surprise that each year more Americans turn to the internet to find news about what is happening in Congress, what is surprising is how resistant certain factions in Congress are when it comes to letting members communicate with their constituency more freely.
New media is quickly on the rise, and more politicians should be embracing its popularity as a way to reach out to voters and mobilize the grassroots. The utilization of YouTube videos by candidates last election cycle and with the broadcast of the first Presidential debate online, one would think politicians would embrace new media, rather than close it down.
