"OK, so I couldn't stay away from politics, but this is too good to pass up.

The state is projected to be $631 million short next year. That is 9% of the budget and is happening because of the downturn in the economy. Keep in mind that Ref C will still be in effect and that the state will be collecting the unconstitutional property tax.

What if Amendment 59 had passed? If that had happened, the carefree legislature would have simply raised taxes by 10% and gone on spending."

"The Rocky Mountain News printed my letter to the editor earlier this week about Colorado Amendment 59. Click here for the on-line version with reader comments.

A DIFFERING VIEW: Count on taxes rising if Amendment 59 passes

The Rocky should regret endorsing the deceptive Amendment 59 (editorial, Sept. 19).

Like other proponents, the Rocky claims that 59 “is not a tax hike.” The Rocky continues, “it would eliminate rebates that taxpayers otherwise would receive whenever a [Taxpayer's Bill of Rights] surplus occurs.”"

""Vote No on Amendment 59" describes what the measure would do -- and why it's a bad idea. As Diana points out, one problem with the measure is that it would expand political control of other areas. Hsieh's page against 48 summarizes the paper that she and I wrote, "Amendment 48 Is Anti-Life," and links to related letters, releases, and articles.

For her work Diana deserves the praise of all Coloradans who care about liberty."

"Another People’s Press Collective dedicated reader just sent us a copy of Protect Colorado’s Culture of Corruption Future’s latest dishonest mailer that’s dripping with more fear mongering. You won’t be surprised that they’re still abusing Colorado’s real heroes as puppets for their elaborate LIES."

"And speaking of YouTube and its impact on the election, here are our pro and con videos from Amendment 59 (the Savings Account for Education or TABOR deconstruction, depending on whom you speak to). Watch and judge for yourself."

"Today we had Joe Blake from the Chamber in to record his video arguments against the union amendments (53, 55, 56, 57, fiftywhatever), then Jon Anderson in here to oppose Amendment 50 before your esteemed editorial board and on video (though in defense of the casinos, I must say that if I'd gone to Black Hawk to play penny slots last weekend I wouldn't have broken my little toe on a shopping cart at Target), then the No on 48 campaign also appearing before your esteemed edit board and on camera."

"Yes, the Democrats behind Amendment 59 - Andrew Romanoff and Cary Kennedy - want to stick it to the taxpayer in the service of their liberal interest group masters (read: Colorado Education Association). While anyone who has been paying attention understands Romanoff’s and Kennedy’s basic intentions, it is somewhat surprising to see their unguarded opinions reported in black and white."

"Recently I criticized Amendment 59, the measure that would forever direct refunds from the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights to Colorado politicians. Today Peter Blake makes the same point for the Rocky Mountain News. SAFE is a lie. SAFE stands for "Savings Accounts for Education," but the measure would boost funding for whatever programs the legislature wants."

"The Tabor amendment has been a friend of the tax payer, modeled by many other states and hated by Democrats since its inception.

We will go through this EVERY election cycle...that is new inventions to kill the Taxpayers bill of rights. Let us KEEP YOUR MONEY....say the Dems."

"Those wishing to forcibly transfer more money from those who earn it to those who want it constantly review the benefits (real or imagined) of higher tax spending. What they generally ignore are the costs."