In a rare departure from the Colorado Democratic Party’s neutrality, the El Paso County Democratic Party recommends a Yes vote on Proposition 127. While some may argue that wildlife management should be left to experts in the field, this measure addresses a moral issue that demands public voice. Proposition 127 would prohibit the cruel practice of trophy hunting mountain lions, lynx, and bobcats—majestic creatures that deserve far more than to be reduced to wall-mounted trophies.
Of course, exceptions for public safety remain, allowing the killing of these animals when necessary. But the indiscriminate trapping and hunting for sport? That, dear reader, is a barbarism best left in the past. A Yes vote sends a clear message: we value Colorado’s wildlife for its beauty and ecological importance, not for its pelt.
