Coloradans for Protecting Reproductive Freedom, a coalition of extreme abortion rights organizations, began their signature-collection efforts on Monday, coinciding with the 51st anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision.

While other states are also witnessing similar efforts to enshrine abortion rights through citizen-led ballot initiatives, Colorado stands out because it already has some of the most permissive abortion laws in the country.

The organizers behind this amendment effort claim that it is necessary to formally enshrine abortion rights to prevent future lawmakers from rolling back the existing protections. However, this argument fails to acknowledge the grave moral and ethical concerns surrounding abortion and disregards the lives of the unborn.

Colorado doesn’t have any gestational limits for women seeking abortion care, making it a haven for women from conservative states where such restrictions exist.

Laura Chapin, a spokesperson for the coalition, proudly asserts that Colorado has always been a national leader on this issue and a place where people seeking abortion care could come. This statement is deeply troubling, as it reveals a disregard for the sanctity of life and promotes a culture that prioritizes convenience over the well-being of the unborn.

In 2022 alone, over 14,000 abortions were performed in Colorado, marking the highest number in nearly 40 years. The state has now become an "abortion destination" for women and underage teens from around the country. This tragic reality should be a cause for concern, not celebration.

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Colorado House Democrats recently passed a resolution designating January 22nd as "Roe v. Wade Anniversary Day" in Colorado, despite the Supreme Court overturning the decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. This move by Colorado Democrats demonstrates a troubling disregard for the rule of law and a willingness to normalize the killing of the unborn.

Coloradans for Protecting Reproductive Freedom now has until April 26 to collect just over 124,000 valid signatures to qualify for the November ballot. This requirement includes 2% of the total registered voters in each of Colorado's 35 state Senate districts.

If successful, the measure would require the support of 55% of voters in November to pass, unlike in many other states where a simple majority suffices.