What would Ron Paul do?

The angst among Ron Paul delegates, some of whom walked out of the convention Wednesday night in protest of recent party rules changes, hasn’t abated in Tampa. There’s talk of another protest Thursday night, prompting an open letter from Arizona alternate delegate Edward Vallejo imploring his fellow Ron Paul supporters not to air their grievances publicly at this time.

From Vallejo’s letter posted on the Daily Paul website:

I understand there are grievances by many of my fellow Delegates that staunchly support Congressman Paul. I understand your feelings probably more acutely than anyone present. I ask you to hear me out. Dr. Paul told us that the greatest good can only be done from within — that’s why he had us join the Republican Party — to spread the message of liberty, and to not just build the Party — but become the Party. Populate it with law-abiding, liberty-loving individuals. Run for office. Do as much good as you can there. Make your Country better. Keep it non-violent. And that’s what you did. You worked and fought and worked some more and fundraised, and now you are a good portion of the Republican Party — and you are everywhere. Many of you have gone to great pains to work out relationships with many good people in the GOP. Will you throw out all their hard efforts by airing your grievances at this time? Will it gain you anything positive? What would Ron Do? Would he be out here amongst you if he were in this situation? I think not.

The letter reflects the tensions within the movement at a unique moment in its evolution. For all their frustrations at the convention, Ron Paul forces have achieved more than ever before in attaining influence within the party. But there’s still unrest, and disagreement over the path forward.

Vallejo’s stance would appear closer to the model practiced by Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, the Texas congressman’s son , who endorsed Mitt Romney and continues on a trajectory toward a viable 2016 run.