I’m a Hunter fan, but Romney’s right on this one (but not much else).
IMO, a cap on damages other than actual damages (i.e., a cap on so-called “pain and suffering”) IS a limit on government power. Governments (through courts and juries, which act both as an agent of government and another check on government power) enter and enforce these awards by force. Such power can destroy, whether wielded by a judge or a runaway jury. Such powers SHOULD be limited.
The ability to levy limitless awards is limitless government power.
Duncan Hunter on Health Care
Voted YES on limiting medical malpractice lawsuits to $250,000 damages. (May 2004)
Ron Paul on Health Care
Voted NO on limiting medical malpractice lawsuits to $250,000 damages. (May 2004)
I’m still voting for Hunter, even though he agrees with Mitt on this issue (they are both right).