Hopefully the first thing Paul would do in office is get rid of those signing statements (bills are passed by congress, presidential directives are not) that Bush created to increase the executive branches despotic powers. Using them would be unbecoming to a president running on a platform of change.

What congress needs is an civilian oversight committee, that is elected by a true popular vote, with one year, one term, limitations. That way it would be nearly impossible for them to be bought out.

I agree that Paul has good intentions, and his voting record shows that he is a man of action and conviction. He would make a fine president, and certainly the best choice of the available candidates. He has consistently endorsed freedom of speech and individual choice so long as it doesn't harm another person or infringe on their civil liberties.

I do fear (possibly unreasonably, idk..) that his religiosity may interfere with some issues.. but I suppose that could be said of any of the candidates. Sometimes I wish we really did have separation of church and state.. not just the illusion of it..