RTB - What is "Extremism?"

"Extremism" is a highly subjective, pejorative term that we generally like to avoid when referring to political behavior.  As it has been said by people of goodwill, "The best criticism of the bad is the practice of the good."  But in some cases, there are examples of extreme behavior that we believe need to be addressed because they have a direct impact on our lives in Western Colorado. One such example is from Donald Trump, President of the United States, in a statement he posted on social media on the final day of 2025:

“God Bless Tina Peters, who is now, for two years out of nine, sitting in a Colorado Maximum Security Prison, at the age of 73, and sick, for the “crime” of trying to stop the massive voter fraud that goes on in her State ( where people are leaving in record numbers!).  Hard to wish her a Happy New Year, but to the Scumbag Governor, and the disgusting “Republican” (RINO!) DA, who did this to her (nothing happens to the Dems and their phony Mail-In Ballot System that makes it impossible for a Republican to win an otherwise very winnable State!). I wish them only the worst.  May they rot in Hell. FREE TINA PETTERS! [sic]”

At Restore the Balance, we fully support District Attorney Dan Rubinstein, District Judge Matthew Barrett, Mesa County Commissioners, and other officials who testified in the prosecution of Tina Peters.  We believe in the United States Constitution, the Rule of Law (including when we disagree with laws that have been enacted), and decisions that are based on EVIDENCE.  We encourage collaboration, respect for differing opinions, and the restoration of civility in our politics.  It is clear from this post, as well as many others, that Donald Trump does not believe in these values, and we reject this extreme political behavior.