A Question

Is it libertarian to think that governments ought to be able to prohibit the private, consensual activities of persons in their jurisdictions?

The obvious answer is: no.

Ok.

Is it libertarian to think that state governments ought to be able to prohibit the private, consensual activities of persons in their jurisdictions?

Why should the answer change if we're talking about the government of, say, Alabama?

It shouldn't. But Ron Paul's libertarian supporters seem to believe the answer does change if one is considering government at that level.