Rand Paul joins Tavis Smiley on PBS to talk criminal justice reform - Wednesday 5/21

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Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul

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The potential presidential contender weighs in on proposed changes to the criminal justice system.

Rand Paul was elected Kentucky's junior U.S. senator in 2010. A vocal advocate for a balanced-budget amendment, he's gained prominence for his independent positions on many political issues. He first received national attention in 2008 when making political speeches on behalf of his father, Dr. Ron Paul of Texas, who was in the GOP presidential race. Before taking elected office, the younger Paul practiced ophthalmology for 17 years and founded an eye clinic that serviced the needy. He's also provided free eye surgery through the Children of the Americas Program and continues to provide pro-bono surgery to Kentuckians in need of care. Paul has indicated he's considering a 2016 bid for the presidency.
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http://www.pbs.org/wnet/tavissmiley/interviews/rand-paul/
 
My Conversation with Sen. Rand Paul Following Today's Filibuster Over U.S. Drone Strikes

Tavis Smiley
05/21/2014 6:57 pm EDT

I'm joined tonight on PBS by Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.). Paul discusses his filibuster earlier today on the Senate floor outlining his opposition to the president's nomination of David Barron to the First U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

In the following clip, he explains why he believes American jurisprudence dictates that the U.S. citizens deemed traitors and killed overseas by drone strikes should have been afforded a trial.



For more of our conversation, be sure to tune in to Tavis Smiley tonight on PBS. Check out our website for your local TV listings: http://www.pbs.org/tavis.
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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tavis-smiley/-my-conversation-with-sen_b_5368513.html
 
I'm about to watch it but the advert on the video is for Goldman Sachs :rolleyes:
 
It was a good interview. Tavis doesn't seem to participate in yellow journalism. One thing though is that I wish Rand, instead of saying those assassinated so far were terrorists, would point out that Al Awlaki's kid was also an American citizen and probably didn't do anything wrong.
 
fr33 said:
... One thing though is that I wish Rand, instead of saying those assassinated so far were terrorists, would point out that Al Awlaki's kid was also an American citizen and probably didn't do anything wrong.
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Agreed. Don't know why he doesn't raise that point.
 
I was waiting for the point that it's not like Brannon disagrees with Rand on some irrelevant political issue - he is appointed to a judicial seat, as a person who believes there is justification for murder without trial.
 
fr33 said:
It was a good interview. Tavis doesn't seem to participate in yellow journalism. One thing though is that I wish Rand, instead of saying those assassinated so far were terrorists, would point out that Al Awlaki's kid was also an American citizen and probably didn't do anything wrong.
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francisco said:
Agreed. Don't know why he doesn't raise that point.
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Because if it comes out that the son actually was involved in terrorist activity, Rand would look foolish and naive and his position on drones would be considered discredited. Others should make that argument, not Rand. In the "gotcha" world of politics, whenever possible a candidate for office should stick to facts, not speculation in his or her arguments.
 
Yea you never want to make it about the person, always make it about the issue in general. The stuff in Nevada is a good example why. Or even the Snowden stuff. It's just a lot easier to discredit a person so when you make it about a person then it's easier for them to discredit your entire argument.
 
snorlax said:
Because if it comes out that the son actually was involved in terrorist activity, Rand would look foolish and naive and his position on drones would be considered discredited. Others should make that argument, not Rand. In the "gotcha" world of politics, whenever possible a candidate for office should stick to facts, not speculation in his or her arguments.
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Rudeman said:
Yea you never want to make it about the person, always make it about the issue in general. The stuff in Nevada is a good example why. Or even the Snowden stuff. It's just a lot easier to discredit a person so when you make it about a person then it's easier for them to discredit your entire argument.
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Good points, I didn't consider that. But it looks like Rand did and that further shows how astute he is being.
 
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