Why are so many writing in Ron Paul for President?

And what happens in four years? You don't think the Democrats are going to be the same way about Romney as we have been about Obama? They will be just as desperate to get rid of him as we have been to get rid of Obama. And then we will likely have four more years of Democrat after Romney is President. The strategy of voting the lesser of two evils in order to live to fight another day is not a new one, it's been used for a long time, and it got us in this mess. As long as we do it, America will ALWAYS be afraid to vote on principle because they will be afraid to lose. Well fear of loss gets us no where. We should be able to stand with no fear because we KNOW what we are doing is right, even if we do lose.

Remember, Gibson's character ended up fighting nonetheless. When it comes to matters of principle, who you are inside always comes out.

I will not reconsider, but I do thank you graciousy for commenting peacefully and respectfully about the way I am choosing to vote. And I DO understand your logic when it comes to voting for Romney, completely, I just disagree that is the way to go.

Consider this. Whether you or anyone else likes it or not, it will take the GOP losing, due to 3rd party and write-in voters, to wake up the Republican voters. That is what it will take. We will never be able to hold the party accountable as long as we vote for the lesser of two evils, because by voting for it they know that they can keep doing it, and it will happen year, after year, after year. Only by showing that we are FED UP, and refusing to vote for a lesser of two evils, will the public wake up to our message. Many say "this election is too important to vote on principle, that defeating Obama is too important"...well that is exactly the reason this election is too important to NOT vote on principle. There is never going to be a "right time" to vote on principle, because that time is ALWAYS. The time to live your life on principle is ALWAYS. The fact of the matter is that as long as we don't do exactly that, the further and further America will slip into the abyss of darkness and decay. The fact of the matter is that it is going to take a PAINFUL loss to wake America up. It's sad, but it's the way it is.

I'll apologize up front if this sounds a little degrading, but, it's more than a little pathetic when a 19 year old is showing more courage and passion than most his elders.

Treyman, I applaud you. Your voice is unwavering and your resolve is priceless. Thank you.

The basic understanding that "a lesser of two evils is not a choice" is not one that most people get. The idea that we, as a country, might have a very dark times ahead of us is not a concept people are willing to agree to. One of the first lessons I learned when playing poker was to "keep my opponent honest". With a basic two party system, that's not an option. I read a comment on here where politics haven't been honest in "the last century" but even good old "honest" Abe Lincoln wasn't as honest as he's given credit for. Personally, I'm sick of being lied to. I'm not sure what I would do if there was a truly honest politician... I will say, Ron Paul is about as close to honest as I've seen, though. The man has been singing the same tune for over 30 years. He's never wavered from his pro-Constitutional stance and for that, I respect him. Paul does not have an answer for everything and that seems to be a huge detraction in a lot of people's eyes. What these same people fail to realize, Ron Paul (as President) doesn't have to have all the answers. He wants to peel back the government's responsibilities and give those responsibilities back to the "People".

Are, We the People scared of making our own choices? The answer is a resounding "YES!" For far too long, we have been coddled and talked to like children. I am not a child. My father used to say, "You must accept the rewards (or consequences) for what you do or say." I agree with him. If I make poor choices, then I should not be rewarded.

In general, people stand by the two party (lesser of two evils) system because they can pick a side. The same old (tired) slogans and arguments are used by both, so what difference does it make which one you pick? It makes a huge difference if people were to choose based on principles and not out of fear. Fear should never be a deciding factor in anything, so why do people use it for something so important as the direction of our country? Because (this is going to sound repetitious...) the two party system is based on fear. It's been so commonplace, for so long, that most people don't even realize it's fear that's making them choose one side over another.

I know who I'm choosing as my next President, even if his name needs to be written in. It'll be said that I "voted for Obama", but at least, I'll know I acted on principles and not out of fear.