A declaration of independence from Colorado’s ruling class

A declaration of independence from Colorado’s ruling class

From Freedom Unaffiliated by Independence Institute

July 9, 2026 · 7 min · Season 3 · Episode 94

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The episode discusses the significance of the Declaration of Independence and draws parallels between historical grievances and contemporary issues in Colorado's governance.

Happy 250th Birthday, America! You look fabulous. As all the cool countries are saying, “250 is the new 230.” The Declaration of Independence wasn’t merely an announcement of war against a tyrant. It was the most revolutionary political document ever written. The Declaration was a landmark in human development, perhaps the landmark of all human history. For the first time government was no longer affirmed sovereign. The individual was. That simple idea changed the world. You rule yourself. Your life belongs to you. Your liberty belongs to you. Your happiness is yours to pursue as you define it. Your property belongs to you. Government exists not to rule over you, but to secure your rights, to protect you from, well, government. The grievances The part of the Declaration rarely quoted during patriotic speeches isn’t the soaring language about liberty. It’s Jefferson’s long list of grievances against King George, the “causes which impel them to the separation.” Those grievances are worth study. Because they’re back. Reading them today, I can’t help wondering what our Founders would think of our government today, Colorado’s in particular. Would they find today’s overlords less…

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Organizations: Colorado, RTD Board of Directors

Books & works: Declaration of Independence

Places: America

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