Ron Paul in Government Bullies, by Senator Rand Paul (R, KY)

On Energy & Oil: EPA inflicts economic devastation to increase air quality

Unless Congress does something about this EPA bureaucrats will continue to inflict potentially devastating economic consequences on communities like Matagorda County. Destroying the economy is no way to save the environment. A thriving economy and a fair judicial system that respects property rights and the Constitution provide the best protection for the environment.

On Environment: Cross-state purchase of raw milk is constitutional right

Americans have the right to consume these products without having the federal government second-guess their judgment or thwart their wishes. If there are legitimate concerns about the safety of unpasteurized milk, those should be addressed at the state and local level. Many Americans have done their own research and come to the conclusion that unpasteurized milk is healthier than pasteurized.

Citizens doing their own research on what they put into their bodies, learning about what they can eat, drink, or take for medicinal purposes--this information is often blocked by agencies like the FDA, a clear violation of the First Amendment.

On Government Reform: What we say, do, and think has become government's business

What we can say, do, or think has somehow now become the government's business. It's as if the Constitution and the Bill of Rights never even existed.

On Government Reform: More needless and harmful regulations today than ever

Tea Party members are outraged by what our government has done to private property rights and how citizens are manhandled in our airports. Millions of young Americans flocked to my campaign rallies in the last 4 years to hear the message of liberty and how important it remains as they face an uncertain future. Countless independent voters and even some liberal Democrats are increasingly fearful of a government that continues to damage individual rights and civil liberties.

It is the rising generation that gives me hope that we can turn the tide. There are more needless and harmful government regulations today than at perhaps any other time in our history. There are also more Americans willing to sit idly by and take this abuse than ever before.

On Health Care: Let nutraceutical ads include testimonials as free speech

In 2011, armed federal agents raided Maxam Nutraceutics, a company that produces and sells nutritional supplements for people with autism spectrum disorder and Alzheimer's disease. The raid was based on Maxam's alleged failure to comply with a warning letter from the FDA ordering Maxam to remove several "improper labels" from Maxam products. The labels in question were simply accounts from Maxam customers describing their experiences with Maxam products.

Restricting communication of individuals' accounts of their experiences with foods and dietary supplements is a blatant violation of the First Amendment.

On Homeland Security: Get rid of the TSA, or limit its ability to harass citizens

Rand and I both have introduced legislation to get rid of the TSA, based on a very simple principle: Federal agents should be subject to the same laws as ordinary citizens. If you would face criminal prosecution or a lawsuit for groping someone, exposing them to unwelcome radiation, causing them emotional distress, or violating indecency laws, then TSA agents should similarly face sanctions for their actions.

The revolt against the TSA serves as a refreshing reminder that we should not give in to government alarmism or be afraid to question government policies.

On Homeland Security: We should privatize airport security, not nationalize it

Congress should be privatizing rather than nationalizing airport security. The free market can and does produce excellent security in many industries. Many security-intensive industries do an outstanding job of maintaining safety without depending on federal agencies. Nuclear power plants and armored money transport companies employ private security forces that operate very effectively. No government agency will ever care about the bottom-line security & profitability of the airlines more than the airlines themselves. Airlines cannot make money if travelers and flight crews are afraid to fly, and in a free market they would drastically change security measures to prevent future tragedies. In the current regulatory environment, however, the airlines prefer to relinquish all responsibility for security to the government, so that they cannot be held accountable for lapses in the future.