By Mike Dickerson | Guest Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice
On the heels of a contentious presidential election in 2024, Colorado has transitioned into a state legislative session filled to the brim with bills all but guaranteed to further the divide between the political Left and Right.
Instead of addressing the near billion-dollar budget deficit, the Democrat majority began the session with Senate Bill 25-003, a draconian firearms bill by Sen. Tom Sullivan. It will not stand up to constitutional scrutiny, and whispers of later bills that will attack TABOR protections (Rep. Sean Camacho, we’re watching you).
It’s no wonder many, myself included, are dealing with the dreaded Black Pill burn out. There has been no break, seemingly for ages, to the overwhelming number of governmental issues that are thrown at us every day. But there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
I became active in local politics only within the last year, and the sheer amount of information I was exposed to was almost too immense to wade through. I backed off almost as quickly as I came in. After a short period of introspection, I decided that I had to stay involved if I wanted to preserve the republic and the state that I had faithfully served for more than half my life.
There was far too much at stake to throw my hands up and surrender to “the process”. So, in short order, I returned to the social media sphere and began searching for those who felt the way I do. And I found them. The centrists, the politically homeless, the left/right of center who care more about the preservation of liberty than what faction they had aligned with. They became my crutch when I needed it and I theirs.
It’s easy to burn out in this tumultuous time, especially when we feel we are alone. Anger, frustration and hopelessness take over our thoughts. You are NOT alone! We all feel the pressure every day. Not only are we keeping up with personal responsibilities, school, work, family and paying the ever-increasing bills. Now, we also endure radical legislation knocking at our doors while we push back against the juggernaut of the nanny state.
What is the answer to combatting the Black Pill, you ask? Find your group — there are many across Colorado — of local liberty lovers. Meet as often as possible, in person, on social media, via text if necessary, and coordinate amongst you who will track what and keep the rest informed. Make your plans, write letters and everyone sign them. Call your representatives and senators until their inboxes are flooded with your group name.
A silent majority is not a majority at all. The authoritarians want us to give up and go away. Together, we can push THEM to their back rooms to discuss Marxist theory in hushed voices while liberty once again takes center stage in our beloved Colorful Colorado.