I've always voted Libertarian in the past (Barr, Badnarik, Browne, etc), because I saw very little difference between the candidates being run by the establishment. This continues to be the case in 2012 but there is a difference this time. I have never seen a President that represents the worst of both parties like President Obama. What Classical Liberals/Libertarians abhor about Progressive, Obama possesses in spades. What we can't stand about modern RINO Conservatives, such as endless military conflicts, the war on drugs, and the squashing of personal liberty in the name of security, we also get from Obama. He's like the nastiest big gov R rolled together with the most Marxist oriented D you could imagine. The thought of him continuing to appoint federal judges while picking and choosing which laws he'll follow and which he will not is terrifying.
For these reasons, I will not be supporting Johnson but will instead hold my nose tightly and pull the lever for Romney. I then expect to be thoroughly disgusted with his actions, after which I'll fight hard to find a true, non-RINO conservative to replace him down the road. Maybe I'm wrong about Romney, I hope so, but I can't stomach the thought of four more years of Obama policies. Romney it will be for me.
I won't try to convince you to vote otherwise. I sure understand why you want Johnson. I just hope your voting your conscience doesn't result in four more years of Obama. That's not good for anybody...FOR SURE!
Since I am in a state that has no chance of going against Obammysalami... I am using my vote to vote for Johnson (even though I SEVERELY disagree with his drug policy), as a statement to the GOP that I would like to see a more fiscally conservative candidate...
If it would show that MD was at least in contention, I would consider voting for Romney