More hysteria on the left as they realize that most people in Western Colorado are more interested in having jobs than they are in giving Eskimo kisses to Douglas firs.
We're not exactly sure what's happening in Gunnison County the last few years but one theory is that a tipping point has been reached amongst the elected officials who think it is better for the citizens to eventually end up living in their cars than promoting any industry in the area.
But what many in the media who find themselves worrying fail to assess is that instances such as this are not just sulking (which it is) but a withdrawal from the field in the face of a rejection of their priorities.
Hannibal felt the same way at the Battle of Zama and he started out miles ahead on the scale of realistic goals.
We are confident that in the future, Gunnison County voters still carry the desire to have representatives who seek first to guarantee their constituents standard of living -- prior to promoting the interests of their own philosophical positions.
Let them go, I'm sure they will be welcomed with open arms by groups who would like to see their citizens reduced to selling trinkets alongside the highway as Denver citizens tour the scenic area.
This is not going to happen by the way, since the people of Gunnison County are far too sensible.
