The Era of "The Era of Big Government Is Over" Is Over

Tim Cavanaugh | November 2, 2005

Colorado votes to give up $3.7 billion in tax refunds in order to "help the state bounce back from a recession."

Republican Governor Bill Owens and a "conservative" coalition prove essential to getting the measure passed.

Inevitably, fraudsters are irate about voting irregularities in conservative districts.

More inevitably, the pro-tax vote is hailed as an example of pragmatism and "guts."

Mike Lynch explains the finer points of tax refunds.

Samuel Johnson declares "Taxation No Tyranny."