November 28, 2007
Posted: 09:15 PM ET

(CNN) – When asked at the CNN/YouTube debate what women and doctors should be charged with if abortion was to become illegal, Rep. Ron Paul said it was not an issue for the president or the federal government.

"We don't need a federal abortion police, that's the last thing we need," Paul said.

He added that the issue should be left to the states and courts and not federal authorities.

– CNN Political Assignment Editor Katy Byron

Filed under: Ron Paul


Todd, Hemet, CA   November 30th, 2007 12:58 am ET

teresa, don't get discouraged. That plays more against Ron Paul, than for him or our cause. I understand "leaving" the Republican Party - I registered Libertarian in '92. Maybe they might appeal more to you than the others. If Ron Paul gets elected, I may just regain confidence in the Republican party again - haven't had it since Reagan. Although, I have still voted Republican since '92 just because they were the "lesser of 2 evils" - But evil, is evil nonetheless. Until Ron Paul I was really discouraged, and basically apathetic while watching the current group (both sides) are fast-track SELLING OUT our Manufacturing base, our High Technology, Missle Technology, MRV Technology, and Currency, etc. So, you name it, they sold it to China, Mexico, Europe, Asia, UN, WTO, World Bank, NAFTA, GAFTA, & Too Many Gobal Corporations, and so on. Why? No, really, Why? Are you someone that sometimes asks "what happened - things weren't like this when I was a kid" Well then, please listen to Ron Paul's position on EVERY SINGLE issue of our time. If you like what you hear, and believe in the man, then please have the courage to vote for him, and tell your friends or family to do the same.

Teresa Pack, Augusta, GA   November 29th, 2007 8:32 am ET

LEAVE ROE V. WADE ALONE!!!! These guys act like they do not remember when women used clothes hangers as abortion tools and back alley doctors. Remember the 50's? Roe V. Wade was a FEDERAL necessity to keep the states from taking away the right of a woman and a family to have medical issue rights. LEAVE IT ALONE!! I am a registered republican but after last night, I am gone!

W. Gary Johnson, New York, NY   November 29th, 2007 7:00 am ET

I'm glad to see Ron Paul get a question about something other than the war. All Roe v. Wade did was polarize the country. The issue should have been left to the states.

Janet   November 29th, 2007 5:56 am ET

Thank God for the internet. It is the only place left where one can find some semblance of "REAL" news. I've stopped watching Fox because of their unfair treatment of Ron Paul and now I will do the same with CNN. I'll miss you Lou! Keep up the good work. CNN and Anderson, you guys really blew it this time.

Tom,Phoenix Az   November 29th, 2007 3:25 am ET

Right on Ron. They keep tossing you tuff questions and just like allways you pull thru.

Kent, Little Egg Harbor, NJ   November 29th, 2007 1:30 am ET

If all MEN were RESPONSIBLE, then no WOMAN would ever have to CONSIDER abortion (which IS murder). Also, there are NO illegitimate children…only ILLEGITIMATE PARENTS…

Chris, Pensacola FL   November 28th, 2007 11:18 pm ET

It should be left to the states. It was interesting to see how many other candidates are beginning to adopt some of Ron Pauls views on states rights.

I also agree with Judy and others. The media will need to explain itself soon. It's is blatantly obvious that elections are rigged, much like the debates.

My blood really boils when Paul is ignored, then given a question that they "think" would harm him. But to their dismay it didn't.

I just don't know what the media thinks of Americans. We aren't Jerry Springer.

Scott LaDere Wayland MI.   November 28th, 2007 10:38 pm ET

This is a serious issue and should be treated as such. However it should be a state to state issue.

Bob, Denver, CO   November 28th, 2007 10:17 pm ET

The last country to have the power of overseeing who live and dies was Hitler's Germany.

Angela Newmarket NH   November 28th, 2007 10:17 pm ET

Yes it is a womans choice,but partial birth abortions are morally wrong. Abortion is NOT a form of birth control and there should be tougher laws on these issues. I believe if a woman chooses to abort her CHILD then it should be within the first 3 months and not after that.

Judy Marie Bailey, Sacramento, CAlifornia   November 28th, 2007 9:58 pm ET

This debate is rigged and ridiculous!! Why are all the crucial questions being directed to Guiliniand Romney…….Nobody wants to hear from them. Whats up with all the candidates now mimicking Ron Pauls politics? Because they know that Ron Paul is winning. How many people did you pay to boo Ron Paul because he is ahead in the poles….. How can you feel good about winning when you are cheaters…..Ron Paul supporters will become more serious about him winning and we will write in his name just to make you idiots look stupid and dishonest like you are………

D. Dykstra, Honey Cr. IA   November 28th, 2007 9:55 pm ET

We should read the Constitution, does it give Congress the right to legislate laws on abortion? Don't get me wrong, life begins at conception, but its not the presidents job to make laws on said issue.

Joel Cawthon, Austin Tx.   November 28th, 2007 9:48 pm ET

this is the worst debate Ive seen yet, its so deplorably one sided that I cant stand watching it. What video was voted the highest custom video made for any candidate? Yet who's the only person who's video we havent seen? What kind of mockery is this?

Brandon, TN   November 28th, 2007 9:46 pm ET

The federal government has absolutely no reason to decide upon the life of a child, unless they want to commit more money to welfare to house and take care of these unwanted children. This is a religious based issue that does not belong in politics, and should be separated along with religion all together.

Doug, Branson, MO   November 28th, 2007 9:44 pm ET

Ron Paul is right. We've given too much power to a Federal government that is disconnected from their states. We have to forrunners in this race that do not beleive that the Federal government is too strong and damaging to the people for which it exists for: Guliani and Clinton. Ron Paul is the heart and soul of this race and speaks for the rights of individuals.

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this debate is a JOKE… its a circus out there. VOTE GUILIANI

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