[DNA.2012]

how is replacing 1 with 50 any better?

That would not be the result.

For example, on abortion, many states would ban it.

In contrast, right now the legality of abortion is decided at federal level and so it being legal is forced on all 50 states.

[mnehring]

The problem is when you say it should be only a state issue. I'm all for State's banning it but saying it is only a 'state issue' basically turns your fundamental right to existence into a privilege bestowed upon you by the government. Paul has stated 'it is a State' issue. National issues can be fought on the State or Federal issue but they can't be taken away from the Federal role that Paul wants to do. It is simply passing the buck and not taking the Constitutionally required role of the Fed to protect fundamental rights.

Abortion isn't the only thing Paul has said this on. Paul has made statements in the Heller case that the Feds have no authority to protect your 2nd Amendment rights from State regulation and he said it in the Kelo decision where he believes State governments can confiscate your property without due process of law.

In Paul's world, you might as well throw out the Constitution.