Paul will defend the Constitution

Like many others, I once raised my hand and swore an oath to defend the U.S. Constitution. Whether or not you formally took that oath is immaterial. It is incumbent upon all Americans to defend the Constitution. It is the basis for our form of government and our very way of life as Americans.

Ignored, abused and denied by the political class for decades, that Constitution is now under direct assault. The Father of the Constitution, James Madison, wrote: “The powers delegated by the proposed Constitution to the federal government are few and defined … [and they] will be exercised principally on external objects, as war, peace, negotiation, and foreign commerce.”

But now the federal government has usurped so much power that seemingly every human activity falls under its purview. The price tag for this constant encroachment is a loss of freedom and a crushing debt upon our children.

Only one candidate for president has a long, proven track record of defending the Constitution: Ron Paul. He has defended it not just when it was politically convenient, not just when campaigning, not just when addressing Tea Party activists, but always and often. When you cast your vote in Tuesday's Iowa Republican caucus, cast it in defense of the U.S. Constitution. Vote for Paul.

Benjamin R. Cashner

Monticello