I'll soon be contributing to Catholics for Ron Paul

At the invitation of the webmaster, I'll soon be contributing to the Catholics for Ron Paul blog. Here are a few quotations from CFRP which I cite to explain my carefully-made decision to join their efforts in the upcoming months:

"This website is a place for ordinary Catholics who are serious about the wholistic body of principles known as the Social Doctrine of the Church to examine how Ron Paul's message and public policy proposals square up against these natural principles.

... This blog is a place to learn about Catholic Social Teaching and to examine these principles and in light of the practical proposals Ron Paul is making.

... At Catholics for Ron Paul, we are faithful to the Magisterium and the Social Doctrine of the Church; if there are areas where Ron Paul's policies don't square with CST, we will not jettison CST to promote Ron Paul but will examine the issues.

... It is our contention that Ron Paul's candidacy has the most reality based understanding of the problems facing America and his policy proposals are profoundly in harmony with CST.

Over the course of the coming weeks and months, this blog will take up the work of making that case."

With these important considerations in mind, I eagerly look forward to making my contributions. Currently, besides the webmaster, the other member of this group blog is Thomas E. Woods, perhaps best known for his recent title How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization. So I'll find myself in good company.

Of course, living in Washington DC I hope to enjoy unique opportunities to follow Ron Paul's campaign and provide timely, accurate evaluations of his message. In turn, I hope to deepen my understanding of the relevant issues in this upcoming presidential election so that I can pass them on to the CFRP (and AmP) readership.

Whatever the results of this election, may good come about!

Update: For those interested, my first day on the job at CFRP:

• Video: Ron Paul at the Value Voters Debate
• Alan Keyes makes 3rd bid for presidency
• Ron Paul's views on homeschooling
• Ron Paul Roundup (9/12/07)
• Clinton: health care a requirement before work

Also, those interesting in contributing to CFRP or joining the list of Catholic bloggers who support Ron Paul, feel free to email me. The same goes for those who have blogged about Ron Paul (including critically) - let me know!