angrydragon
12-31-2007, 12:04 AM
"Congressman, I have tremendous respect for you," the IHS alum averred, "but I was shocked to read in a Reason Magazine profile that you actually stuff earmarks into appropriation bills just like every other member of Congress and I thought you were different, sir, ah, you of course vote against the bill, but I was curious how you could justify stuffing earmarks just like every other member of Congress" (see here at 4:25). Dr. Paul’s response is clear and convincing, but I’d like to go into more depth here. The issue is complicated and while earmark critics have some reasonable points, Dr. Paul’s earmarking is ultimately not at odds with his philosophy.
Read more at...
http://www.lewrockwell.com/orig7/phillips5.html
Read more at...
http://www.lewrockwell.com/orig7/phillips5.html