Comment · Tue, September 11, 2012
I am Gov. Gary Johnson, the Libertarian candidate for President. AMA.
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GovGaryJohnson · 1950 points
WHO AM I?
I am Gov. Gary Johnnson, the Libertarian candidate for President of the United States, and the two-term Governor of New Mexico from 1994 - 2003.
Here is proof that this is me: https://twitter.com/GovGaryJohnson/status/245597958253445120
I've been referred to as the 'most fiscally conservative Governor' in the country, and vetoed so many bills that I earned the nickname "Governor Veto." I bring a distinctly business-like mentality to governing, and believe that decisions should be made based on cost-benefit analysis rather than strict ideology.
I'm also an avid skier, adventurer, and bicyclist. I have currently reached four of the highest peaks on all seven continents, including Mt. Everest.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
To learn more about me, please visit my website: www.GaryJohnson2012.com. You can also follow me on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, and Tumblr.
EDIT: Unfortunately, that's all the time I have today. I'll try to answer more questions later if I find some time. Thank you all for your great que…
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speusippus · 138 points
What about the states that have changed their constitutions to define marriage as "between a man and a woman?" It's fairly obvious that some state governments are backwards when it comes to social issues, so where does the federal government draw the line?
EDIT: I may have misunderstood what Gov. Johnson was trying to say. I'm being told the governor's opinion is that IF the matter is left to the states, we will make no progress on marriage equality, which seems to invalidate my question.
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb
You are reading his wording incorrectly. He says that it should be a constitutionally given right. We should NOT leave it to the states, or it will never change. That is how I understood it anyway.