Decius wrote:
I think that they want to believe that there is this person who is principled and believes in individual freedom, but I don't think he actually shares the values that many of his supporters have.

Fair enough. That's exactly how Paul comes across.

Decius wrote:
This is not just "imperfect" and I'm tired of hearing from apologists that we won't have the power to implement his entire agenda. His campaign is dangerous.

I wasn't applying the term "imperfect" to the racism charge or other charges of yours, regarding Paul. I simply meant that a candidate doesn't have to be my clone to get my vote, and I stated so as a preface to my comments that followed. Much of what you've posted about Paul is new to me, so it's not as though I'm considering voting for someone whom I know is supporting/sponsoring racist policies (or any policies that I would consider anti-freedom). Racism is a serious charge, though, so I've got some research ahead of me.

If, after digging around, I conclude that Paul (or any other candidate I'm considering for any office) is either racist himself, or looks the other way when it comes to racism, then I'll have a major problem with him, just as you do. Perhaps you weren't referring to me, but just in case, I'm not an apologist, nor have I ever used a candidate's not having "the power to implement his entire agenda" as an excuse to vote for him and/or support him in spite of flaws that are much more than "imperfect."

Decius wrote:
The language he uses is attractive to a lot of my friends and I don't think they should be supporting him.

He doesn't believe the things that his supporters say he believes.

If that's the case, then I need to know that, and I'm glad you brought it to my attention. I'll be looking into it, so in that regard, you've achieved your goal. :)

RE: The Volokh Conspiracy - Ron Paul on Racism