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I know he was joking, but he should stop and think about it.
Florida debate's most buzz-worthy moments - CNN.com
Ron Paul Says He Would Have Voted Against Civil Rights Act - COLORLINES
Paul also had the crowd cheering in response to a question about releasing his medical records.
Paul, who at 76 would be the oldest president of the United States if elected, said he is willing to make his medical records public, noting that "it's about one page, if even that long."
"I'm willing to challenge any of these gentlemen up here to a 25-mile bike ride any time of the day in the heat of Texas," he continued, "But, you know, there are laws against age discrimination, so if you push this too much, you better be careful."
Florida debate's most buzz-worthy moments - CNN.com
Rep. Ron Paul kicked off his third run for president on Friday, but not without inciting controversy. Shortly after calling for abolishing FEMA on CNN, the latest Republican presidential candidate told MSNBC’s Chris Matthews that he would not have voted for the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the landmark piece of legislation that outlawed major forms of discrimination against blacks and women.
Staying true to his brand of extreme libertarianism, Paul said he objected to the Civil Rights Act because of its infringement on private property rights. He said that while he would favor repealing Jim Crow laws, the United States “would be better off” without government intruding on and policing personal lives. When Chris Matthews pressed the issue, asking if it should be legal for shop owners to not allow blacks, Paul responded, “That’s ancient history. That’s over and done with.”
Ron Paul Says He Would Have Voted Against Civil Rights Act - COLORLINES