When the editor of the Washington Post’s The Fix had a question on libertarian philosophy and Ron Paul, she asked the greatest libertarian philosopher, David Gordon: David, I’m doing something on whether Rep. Paul’s views on abortion and same-sex marriage are at odds with libertarianism. Any insight? Thanks. Responded David: Hi Rachel, Thanks very much for your note. Ron Paul’s views on abortion and same-sex marriage seem to me entirely consistent with libertarianism. Libertarians oppose initiating force and support the free market. These positions leave open the morality of abortion. Paul is  personally opposed to abortion and believes that the … Continue reading Good for Rachel Weiner