Paul: Marriage is a 'Private Matter'

Manchester, N.H.

Ron Paul reiterated his views on gay marriage and abortion today, stating he thinks laws regarding the two issues ought to be left to the states. “I take a strong position that on all issues, social issues and economic issues, that these states, you know, have the authority,” he told reporters. “I’m not looking for more federal laws.”

At a Boys & Girls Club here, a 22-year-old Yale undergraduate named Marina asked Paul why he does not support a federal law or constitutional amendment allowing same-sex marriage. He responded that government should not be involved in marriage at all.