Resolutions for Congress

We - are young but getting old before our time
We'll leave the TV and radio behind
Don't you wonder what we'll find
Steppin' out tonight
--Joe Jackson

Ron Paul offers some New Year's Resolutions for Congress on his way out the door:

Reread Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights before taking the oath of office at the start of the year. Most legislation developed by Congress is in direct violation of the oath.

End wars overseas. All wars currently being prosecuted are unconstitutional.

End all foreign aid. It creates perverse incentives for both friends and enemies.

Stop accumulating debt. Cease Federal Reserve monetization of federal debt.

Learn more about free markets and their capacity for advancing prosperity far beyond the power of legislation or regulation.

Resolve not to intervene in voluntary contracts between consenting adults.

Stop bailing out failed yet politically connected companies and industries.

Stop forcing people to engage in commerce that they don't want to. Stop prohibiting people from buying and selling what they do want to.

Stop trying to legislate your ideas of fairness.

Protect property rights.

What a fine 2013 it would be if Congress actually took these on.