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United we can make Colorado a safe haven for civil rights and personal freedom with our votes. The best way to stop this extremism is by defeating it on the ballot. We Are the Vote is a nonpartisan campaign, while the ACLU of Colorado does not support candidates or political parties, we do take positions on policies impacting civil rights and civil liberties. This ballot guide is a resource to inform communities on statewide ballot measures impacting their civil rights and civil liberties.
Ballot initiatives provide Colorado voters the opportunity to participate in direct democracy by voting specifically on policies and not just politicians. Each of these measures is connected to the same network of extremists behind Project These wolves in sheep's clothing measures use deceptive language to push their anti-civil rights agendas.
This proposition is designed to keep many of those who are least likely to re-offend in prison for an extended time, increasing the population and cost of prisons in Colorado. Operatives behind this measure seek to scare voters rather than offer solutions that would address the root causes of repeated criminal activity or threats to public safety.
In addition to an immediate and ongoing increase in prison costs, this policy would decrease safety for people who are incarcerated by delaying the earned time credit which incentivizes people to participate in education, mental health, and other rehabilitation programs while in prison. Proposition falsely claims to fund first responders but restricts the funds to local law enforcement only — not fire fighters, EMTs, or mental health professionals.
