Why must you say "Dr Paul"?

[FreedomLiberty]

Why must you say Dr. Paul? AFAIAC he is not a practicing doctor anymore. And who cares if he is a doctor or not. His profession should not matter a bit. He is a person. Ron Paul.
Mr. Paul sounds better. I just think it is ridiculous. It is a minor issue but slightly annoying.

[FreeMind&Market]

He has a Doctoral degree in medicine. The word "Doctor" doesn't refer to medicine.

[tanverenzo]

Medical training is very difficult. He earned the title Dr., and people should address him appropriately. It's a matter of respect.

[fedup100]

Because he is a doctor and will be a doctor until the day he dies whether he is in practice or not. To be a doctor is respected in this country and to call him Dr.Paul is correct with respect.

[Driftar]

a lot of people are impressed by the fact that he has tangible skills outside of politics.

[N13]

The right question is why shouldn't you say Dr. Paul?

[FreedomLiberty]

He has a Doctoral degree in medicine. The word "Doctor" doesn't refer to medicine.

Yeah, but he is not running as a doctor for president. Or is he? :o
I just think it is unnecessary to say "Dr" all the time.

[Ron2Win]

Why must you say Dr. Paul? AFAIAC he is not a practicing doctor anymore. And who cares if he is a doctor or not. His profession should not matter a bit. He is a person. Ron Paul.
Mr. Paul sounds better. I just think it is ridiculous. It is a minor issue but slightly annoying.
To add to his already impressive resume.

[AlexAmore]

I think Dr. Paul sounds much more distinctive and it is more accurate. You call a doctor "Dr." for his entire life, even after retirement.

Why so angry about it?

[hard@work]

Why must you say Dr. Paul? AFAIAC he is not a practicing doctor anymore. And who cares if he is a doctor or not. His profession should not matter a bit. He is a person. Ron Paul.
Mr. Paul sounds better. I just think it is ridiculous. It is a minor issue but slightly annoying.


It's the proper way of addressing anyone who has a doctorate. It's not even a formality anymore it's just common courtesy.

[FreedomLiberty]

Medical training is very difficult. He earned the title Dr., and people should address him appropriately. It's a matter of respect.

All people are equal and should earn the same respect no matter their profession or education but instead on what they have done.
This is quite old-fashioned.

[pikerz]

If you do the work, the title is yours for life.

[IHaveaDream]

Why must you say Dr. Paul? AFAIAC he is not a practicing doctor anymore.

George W. Bush isn't practicing leadership, but people still say "President".

[Nihilist23]

It's the proper way of addressing anyone who has a doctorate. It's not even a formality anymore it's just common courtesy.

+1

[Mandrik]

I saw my dentist at Sam's Club yesterday. I said, "Hi, Dr. Singh!" If I see him at Sam's Club in 50 years and he isn't practicing anymore, I'm going to say, "Hi, Dr. Singh!"

[FreedomLiberty]

It's just minor, just thought I would say my opinion.

[Spirit of '76]

Don't feed the troll, guys.

[pikerz]

All people are equal and should earn the same respect no matter their profession or education.

That sounds like socialism to me.

Somebody who demonstrates charecter is going to get way more respect from me than a random joe off the street.

Everybody certainly deserves some respect, but the same amount?? Not a chance.

[gecko42]

... are one of the most respected professions in the country, much more than members of Congress! It also proves he can hold a job outside of government.

[FreedomLiberty]

Don't feed the troll, guys.

I am not a troll if you refer to me.

[JenaS62]

Why must you say Dr. Paul? AFAIAC he is not a practicing doctor anymore. And who cares if he is a doctor or not. His profession should not matter a bit. He is a person. Ron Paul.
Mr. Paul sounds better. I just think it is ridiculous. It is a minor issue but slightly annoying.

Out of respect.

[pikerz]

We need a doctor, not a lawyer!

Go Dr Paul!

[BiPolarBear]

Many of the other candidates are no longer Governor's or Senator's, etc. but are still referred to as such. Dr. Paul is the correct way to address him in a formal fashion. Just as I would refer to someone who is wasting time with such an argument and 20 posts as MR. Troll.

[peznex]

It's disrespectful to call someone that has a doctorate, "Mr." It's not about medicine. It's about the Doctorate. You can get one in Physics, Science, Engineering, Business, History, etc. It would be like calling a woman that is married, "Ms." instead of "Mrs." Most professors at college must have a Doctorate in what they are teaching.

[FreedomLiberty]

That sounds like socialism to me.

Somebody who demonstrates charecter is going to get way more respect from me, than a random joe off the street.

Everybody certainly deserves some respect, but the same amount?? Not a chance.

Of course. But why would someone earn more respect just because that person has a college degree? It's what they do that matters. It is quite silly.

[Cleaner44]

He is Dr. Paul, pure and simple.

[jjschless]

Because this country needs a Doctor.

[reduen]

Why must you say Dr. Paul? AFAIAC he is not a practicing doctor anymore. And who cares if he is a doctor or not. His profession should not matter a bit. He is a person. Ron Paul.
Mr. Paul sounds better. I just think it is ridiculous. It is a minor issue but slightly annoying.


Why do you care what we call him? :confused:

[Wayne Hammond]

All people are equal and should earn the same respect no matter their profession or education but instead on what they have done.
This is quite old-fashioned.

Welcome to old-fashioned, Constitutional, conservative Republicanism.

In our circles, we call him DOCTOR PAUL. :)

Although, we will let you call him DOCTOR NO, if you really want to... ;)

EDIT: Just don't call him "DOCTOR WHO".

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[Green Mountain Boy]

All people are equal and should earn the same respect no matter their profession or education but instead on what they have done.
This is quite old-fashioned.

Equal in what way? Equal under the law, yes. Equal, as in the enjoying the same rights, yes.

Not everyone is a Dr. however.

[FreedomLiberty]

Why do you care what we call him? :confused:

It's minor. Just gave my opinion.

[StateofTrance]

Of course. But why would someone earn more respect just because that person has a college degree? It's what they do that matters. It is quite silly.

Get a PhD and then you will realize what you have accomplished.

[slantedview]

it's either that or congressman paul or mr. paul.

mr. is obviously out, doesn't sound right, and congressman is sometimes odd. so, dr. it is.

[OV 101 Enterprise]

I for one, will continue to call him Dr. Paul, until, of course, I can refer to him as President Paul.

[pikerz]

Of course. But why would someone earn more respect just because that person has a college degree? It's what they do that matters. It is quite silly.

He worked hard and earned the degree. That is doing, no?

[FreedomLiberty]

He worked hard and earned the degree. That is doing, no?

Yes but the degree is not connected to politics. He is running for political office. And his doctorate is quite irrelevant IMO.
But you can continue to call him that. It is just not needed IMO.

[Mortikhi]

Of course. But why would someone earn more respect just because that person has a college degree? It's what they do that matters. It is quite silly.
It's not silly to someone that went through the near-decade long of schooling (going full time that is).
Would I be guessing wrong that you're not a college grad?

[yongrel]

Because it sounds cool.

[fortilite]

If you have a M.D., a J.D., or a Ph.D. you are a Doctor. Physician is the profession, doctor is the honor.

[rp4evar08]

Heres a question,
when Ron Paul becomes president, should people call him "Mr. President" or "Dr. President"

[FreedomLiberty]

It's not silly to someone that went through the near-decade long of schooling (going full time that is).
Would I be guessing wrong that you're not a college grad?

It's just irrelevant. Ron talks about college a lot. Probably because he is a member of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lambda_Chi_Alpha
"It was the first fraternity to abolish pledging and remains a leader in the fight against hazing, alcohol abuse, and other challenges facing today's college students."

There is the reason Ron Paul talks about College, College students so much!

[fortilite]

It's not irrelevant. Medical school is difficult to get into and difficult to graduate from. It shows his dedication to learning.

[gb13]

It's just a prefix. Like Mr. ...

Where is the confusion/problem? If you have a doctorate, you go from being a Mr., Mrs., Ms., to Dr.

Dr. is the appropriate way of addressing him, or any other doctor of any other field.

[Ridiculous]

Yeah, but he is not running as a doctor for president. Or is he? :o
I just think it is unnecessary to say "Dr" all the time.

His campaign manager ALWAYS refers to him as Dr. Paul when addressing the media.

It lets people know, a little more about him without really talking about it.

[pacelli]

Why must you say Dr. Paul? AFAIAC he is not a practicing doctor anymore. And who cares if he is a doctor or not. His profession should not matter a bit. He is a person. Ron Paul.
Mr. Paul sounds better. I just think it is ridiculous. It is a minor issue but slightly annoying.

I'm a doctor and respect the accomplishments of my colleague. It is a term of respect that I value. I will not apologize for the visual annoyance.

[WilliamC]

When I call in to talk radio I usually refer to him as Congressman Paul. If people don't know anything about him they then at least know he has already been elected to Federal office.

William C Colley

[RonPaulCentral]

Why must you say Dr. Paul? AFAIAC he is not a practicing doctor anymore. And who cares if he is a doctor or not. His profession should not matter a bit. He is a person. Ron Paul.
Mr. Paul sounds better. I just think it is ridiculous. It is a minor issue but slightly annoying.

It is a matter of respect - I have my Doctorate (D.Sc) and in professional circles I appreciate the respect and acknowledgment for my work when addressed as Dr. and not Mr.

He should always be addressed as Dr. Paul -- that is until we start calling him President Paul.

[westmich4paul]

Although he might not be a practicing Dr. he cured my apathy so thank you Dr. Paul!

[allyinoh]

Why must you say Dr. Paul? AFAIAC he is not a practicing doctor anymore. And who cares if he is a doctor or not. His profession should not matter a bit. He is a person. Ron Paul.
Mr. Paul sounds better. I just think it is ridiculous. It is a minor issue but slightly annoying.

Seriously, you are nitpicking over a prefix? There are bigger things in this world to fret over.

Go DR PAUL!

[tamor]

Dr. Paul
1. Sets him apart from the others
2. Shows respect for something earned
3. Many people respect that title (medical and/or educational) and feel respect for the person
4. #3 strongly applies to those over 50
5. He has the title, he has earned the title, let's use it

[FreedomLiberty]

Seriously, you are nitpicking over a prefix? There are bigger things in this world to fret over.

Go DR PAUL!

I said it is minor. But this thread became huge. Lol. :rolleyes:

[LibertyEagle]

Why must you say Dr. Paul? AFAIAC he is not a practicing doctor anymore. And who cares if he is a doctor or not. His profession should not matter a bit. He is a person. Ron Paul.
Mr. Paul sounds better. I just think it is ridiculous. It is a minor issue but slightly annoying.

Because he IS a doctor. That's why. He has a medical degree, so the proper way to regard him is as Dr. Paul. Or, if you prefer, you can use Congressman Paul. Mister is not proper.

[tamor]

Congressman Dr. Paul is correct

[Unspun]

Why must you say Dr. Paul? AFAIAC he is not a practicing doctor anymore. And who cares if he is a doctor or not. His profession should not matter a bit. He is a person. Ron Paul.
Mr. Paul sounds better. I just think it is ridiculous. It is a minor issue but slightly annoying.

MR PAUL???? Why should it matter if he's a MR or MRS?????

It's kind of like that.

Because he has a doctorate in medicine. He has earned the title of doctor, it's kind of a show of respect.

[olehounddog]

He's a Congressman too. So why not The Honorable Dr. Paul?

[Unspun]

Congressman Dr. Paul is correct

President Dr. Paul is even better ;)

[airborne373]

Because he is a doctor. Ron Paul is currently a state board certified medical doctor licensed to practice medicine. Just one of his many capabilities. As well as a 10 term Republican Congressman and economic and foreign affairs expert.

[frasu]

It's just a prefix. Like Mr. ...

Where is the confusion/problem? If you have a doctorate, you go from being a Mr., Mrs., Ms., to Dr.

Dr. is the appropriate way of addressing him, or any other doctor of any other field.

Doctor (gen.: doctoris) means teacher in Latin and is a contraction of the Greek διδάκτωρ, didaktōr, teacher, from the verb διδάσκειν, didaskein, to teach. It has been used continuously as an honored academic title for over a millennium in Europe, where it dates back to the rise of the university... All holders of doctorate degrees are appropriately addressed as "Dr X" in all social situations.

We don't call him Dr just out of the blue, he earn that... Why the heck we shouldn't call him Dr. ? Why people call Ghuliani, Mayor?

This is a silly debate!

[traitorist]

he is the honorable, truth-wielding, doctor and congressman from Texas with balls of steel. :D

[blakjak]

I said it is minor. But this thread became huge. Lol. :rolleyes:

You keep saying its "minor", but yet you continue to state your argument. If it's minor, let it go man!