Colorado First Means Standing on Our Own Feet — Protecting Citizens and Upholding Human Dignity
By Dr. Gregory A. Thomas, Republican Candidate for Governor of Colorado When the federal government sends in the National Guard to patrol American cities, something deeper is at stake than just “public safety.” It raises a constitutional question that goes to the very heart of state sovereignty and self-governance. As a candidate for Governor of Colorado — and as a man who believes in both order and justice — I must say clearly: I will not allow Colorado to be policed from Washington, D.C. The people of this state are not subjects of a distant government. We are citizens of a proud and self-sufficient state with the capability and courage to defend our own communities. When it comes to protecting Colorado families, I don’t need federal permission — and I don’t need federal troops. I need local officers who know their streets, sheriffs who know their counties, and a governor who has their back. That’s what Colorado First means: safety first, accountability first, and self-determina...