At Mesa County rally, Anthony Watson challenges crowd to trade outrage for obedience
By Jen Schumann | Rocky Mountain Voice
No bulls, no broncs—the arena lights belonged to a different crowd. Sun broke in strips across a clouded sky after a full day of rain. Over 500 filled the grandstands for a different kind of roundup with local pastors, community leaders and a two-time Olympian. Bookcliff led off with the Star-Spangled Banner and closed beneath candlelight with God Bless America.
Photos by Jen Schumann
In between, voices from across western Colorado pressed a plain charge. Obedience. Courage. And everyday faith.
Commissioner Bobbie Daniel was among the first to speak, representing Mesa County’s role as a sponsor of the event. “The foundation of America is not government, but people, families, community, churches, and everyday citizens ...