P4B, Ron Paul has never made claim to any conspiracy, including 9/11 being an inside job. You don't have to like Alex, like myself, but if you do take a look around this place IS turning into a police state. Americans want their liberties and freedoms back and thats what Ron Paul's been advocating ever since he entered the house of reps. I would rather own up to self responsibility then have some bureaucrat telling me what I can and can not do. At the same time lets trim down government spending.. why the hell is NYC getting a pigeon Czar!?! Crap like that shows you just how out to spend your money they are. Shouldn't one be able to freely smoke marijuana without feeling like they need the governments blessing to do so? Personal freedom and liberties are what started this country, losing them will be its end.