Sangster's Thoughts: Should Conservatives Leave Colorado? No! It's a State to Be Proud Of

I've heard a lot of talk lately about why conservative Coloradans should move out of the state, due to the "liberal take over". Almost all of this talk has come from people who do not live here, and in many cases have never been here. Their entire viewpoint is based upon what they hear in the news.

Yes, we suffered a tragedy when lives were taken, in July. Indeed we suffered another when the House went Democrat, leaving both the House and Senate controlled by them. Combined with having a Democrat governor, it means we will seen unfortunate bills passed, such as the unconstitutional gun bills.

But are those really reasons to leave? As Coloradans we live in one of the most beautiful areas on this Earth. We have some of the most amazing mountains, in the world, not to mention all the other magnificent natural attractions there are here. While we might complain about the weather, we enjoy that we truly do get all of the possible seasons, even if they might all happen within hours of each other. Colorado is the future. Whether that be in sports, having every at least one team for practically every sport there is; in the growing food and drink scene, name somewhere else with more microbreweries, and other types are expanding as well; in our amazing music and cultural scene; technologically, such as our spaceport in the works; or many many other areas.

The answer is not surrendering and running away. No, Colorado is something worth defending and fighting for. In 2014, we will have the opportunity to bring a conservative majority back to the House, Senate, and Governorship. In the House, a majority is thirty-three seats, with it currently split thirty-seven Democrats and twenty-eight seats Republican. Only a gain of five seats is needed. Only three seats are needed to regain the Senate, and there are ten Democrats facing the end of their terms. There will also be an election for Governor.

All combined, it means that 2014 could see House, Senate, and Governor go red. 2014 could see Colorado not just become a Republican state, but a Conservative one. If that happens we can repeal the laws which suppress Constitutional rights, and we can see new laws, that actually protect freedom and financial growth, put into place.

For anyone considering leaving Colorado, or not moving here, because of the current political climate, keep those facts in mind. Coloradans are not happy with their government for suppressing gun rights. We will fight to take back our state, in 2014. And as long as our numbers aren't siphoned away, we will win. In fact, that's a very good reason to move to Colorado. Instead of conservatives leaving Colorado, more should come join us.