I think many people dislike him b/c they are scared of what will happen if big brother shrinks down. for example, shrinking/eliminating the dept of education. This would result in people paying for their school of choice, rather than it being taken from taxes. Some people will be stupid with their money and not allocate properly for school. This means some people will not be able to 'afford' school.
Some folks then attach a moral obligation to this policy. they conclude that by creating such an enviroment we are being mean/evil/uncompassonate...

I think that Ron Paul and his supporters wish to give you the freedom to fail if you so choose. 'Liberals' rather, would like the government to prevent you from failing