TABOR was voted into law by Coloradan's just when the state began to experience massive migration of people from other states. Low tax rates, tax refunds and extremely lean budgets led to Colorado neglecting many aspects of its basic infrastructure requirements.
A big part of the problem that faces Colorado has been changes to the state Constitution brought about by Amendment 23 becoming law, which makes funding for K thru 12 schools a mandatory aspect. This is in direct conflict with TABOR. Coloradan's are beginning to understand that tough choices must be made.
Btw, while libertarian Jon Caldera opposes the compromise that GovOwens made with Democrats, conservative Mike Rosen of KOA is supporting it.
I'll have to listen to Mike Rosen's take on this issue. Up until now I've only heard Jon Caldara talk about this in any detail on the air. If Jon's against it I probably will be as well, even after more in depth review on my own, but we'll see.
Jon Caldara is a strict Libertarian. Compromise isn't in his vocabulary. Mike Rosen has expressed support for the compromise on several occasions over the last few weeks. Most Coloradans who are paying attention, know that the state budget is hamstrung and Owens is in a very difficult position. Colorado politicians need to step up and make a tough choice, or else suffer the consequences. The people just voted the GOP out of power and gave the Dems total legislative control for the first time in 45 years. With Republican leadership asleep at the wheel, the voters didn't like what they were seeing and wanted change. They got it. It can happen again.