This is the ugly face of big government in action—Colorado's Democrat overlords under Governor Polis are squeezing hardworking seniors dry with these outrageous property tax hikes, all while pretending to "fix" the mess they created. Your dad's story hits home: a lifetime of responsibility, house paid off, yet the state demands $8k or they'll seize it like feudal lords. It's not a tax; it's eternal rent to fund their endless spending sprees on pet projects, green fantasies, and handouts that balloon the budget.

Remember, this surge stems from the repeal of the Gallagher Amendment in 2020—a "bipartisan" move, but let's be real, pushed by liberals who hate limits on government growth—leading to skyrocketing assessments as home values soared unchecked. Temporary "relief" bills like SB24-233 were just band-aids that expired in 2025, jacking up rates to 7.05% for schools and 6.25% for locals, even if your property value didn't budge. Result? Bills jumping 20-40% for many, forcing folks to sell or flee the state.

Conservatives have been warning about this: high taxes kill freedom and prosperity. Time to fight back—vote out the tax-and-spend crowd, demand permanent caps like the 5.5% revenue growth limit they half-heartedly imposed, and protect our elders from this predatory system. Colorado deserves better than being turned into another California exodus story. Hang in there; real change starts with us!