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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Dave70968" data-source="post: 2040445" data-attributes="member: 13624">Terry, I have heard that comment a few times, and I've not investigated it fully.  What I'm about to say is therefore not a defense--you may be right--but a counterpoint to be considered.From what I've read, Dr. Paul has advocated that all spending be itemized in legislation, for sake of transparency.  I see wisdom in that idea, and would like to see it develop further; I think putting our actual spending choices in the spotlight would do wonders to expose just how badly our Nation's finances are being managed.Again, I'm not debating whether he brought programs home to his district, but explaining his stated thoughts on earmarks as a process.</blockquote>