November 1, 2004: The Electoral College vs. Mob Rule
Sadly, we have forgotten that states created the federal government, not the other way around. The electoral college system represents an attempt, however effective, to limit federal power and preserve states’ rights. It is an essential part of our federalist balance. It also represents a reminder that pure democracy, mob rule, is incompatible with liberty.

October 5, 2004: Reject a National Prescription Database
By creating a national database of prescriptions for controlled substances, the federal government would take another step forward in the war on pain patients and their doctors. This war has already resulted in the harassment and prosecution of many doctors, and their staff members, whose only “crime” is prescribing legal medication, including opioids, to relieve their patients’ pain. These prosecutions, in turn, have scared other doctors so that they are unwilling to prescribe an adequate amount of pain medication, or even any pain medication, for their suffering patients.

September 16, 2004: Paul Votes to Curb Frivolous Lawsuits
Congressman Ron Paul voted earlier this week to reduce the number of frivolous lawsuits plaguing America’s doctors and businesses. The House of Representatives voted 229 to174 to crack down on attorneys who file meritless lawsuits in federal court. Congress has constitutional jurisdiction over federal court rules, including the rules of civil procedure that allow for sanctions against unethical personal injury attorneys.