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The article explores Aspen's enduring countercultural identity, tracing its roots to Hunter S. Thompson's Freak Power movement and highlighting figures like DJ Watkins who preserve that spirit. It argues that despite Aspen's luxury reputation, a community of artists and eccentrics still thrives, keeping the town's unconventional legacy alive.
Larry Ryckman argues that Coloradans should reject Amendment 87, contending that while it lowers taxes for most, it imposes a graduated tax structure that significantly increases rates for high earners. He challenges the "tax-the-rich" narrative by emphasizing voter aversion to higher marginal rates despite nonpartisan claims of fiscal balance.