I hear what you're saying but I'm not sure the expensive protracted wars we are now fighting are doing much to keep us safe either. When 911 happened I wanted to just bomb the heck out of a few choice pro-terror countries, like Iraq and Syria, and set the tone that justice will be swift and forceful whenever anyone attacks the USA. I am not a fan of exporting Democracy. I do not agree with much of Paul's foreign policy but I agree with him at least 75% of the time when he votes. I am also a big fan of marijuana legalization but I'm not sure most Freepers are down with that. I think all the candidates have their flaws but I am going to actively support whoever wins the primary.
Here is why I don’t like Ron Paul. During the last pres election cycle, I had a chance to speak with him on a talk show in Iowa the day before the Caucuses. I applauded him for the defense of our Constitution but told him I had a foreign policy question. “Okay, he said.” So I asked, paraphrasing, “Congressman Paul, if North Korea was sending a shipment of nuclear tipped missiles to Iran, would you board and seize or sink that ship?” His answer was startling. He said, “No, why would we do that?” I know what Ronald Reagan would do. Paul continued that it would be none of our business. None of our business? Is he freaking kidding? That is not my commander in chief, no matter how much I would agree with him on Constitutional issues.