Every Thanksgiving at around noon, several Boston-area radio stations turn the airwaves over to Arlo Guthrie and his lengthy rhapsody against state harassment, Alice's Restaurant (I dare you to listen to it in its entirety). Hearing the song reminds me I am home, in New England. In keeping with the spirit of his libertarian anthem, Arlo Guthrie, yes, son of Woodrow Wilson Guthrie, has endorsed Ron Paul. "I love this guy," Arlo explained. "Dr. Paul is the only candidate I know who would have signed the Constitution of the United States had he been there." As Joel Connelly of the Seattle Post Intelligencier noted, "Rep. Ron Paul has consistently voted against Amtrak subsidies, but that hasn't kept the Libertarian Republican presidential candidate from winning endorsement from the singer who put 'The City of New Orleans' atop the charts."

I've not only listened to the song, but have eaten at Alice's Restaurant in Etters, Pa. I've also seen Arlo's show. Quite enjoyable. And yes, I must admit, I like Paul...