And the stupid thing is, not a single person defending him could name a tangible "civil liberty" that we've "lost" as part of that supposed trade-off in the first place.
These people have the luxury of whining about fantasies because, let's face it, their lives are nice and comfortable.
I defy any Ron Paul supporter to explain how their lives have been changed one iota by the "lost civil liberties" they feign such outrage over.
Look at the Napolitano “Civil Liberties in Wartime” speech to the Future of Freedom Foundation this year. He spells it out in great detail. Be patient, and be prepared to be disturbed.