Conservative country

Colorado Springs has distinguished itself as a conservative county. Analysts attribute this conservatism to the strong military influence brought about by the presence of military establishments in the area. Others trace it back to the character of the community's founders in the past century. However, this conservative streak, which led to Colorado's passage of Amendment 2, has resulted in a backlash that has affected the community's relations with other states. Officials try to cope with the backlash's negative effects even as Colorado Springs maintains its conservative stance.
In the wake of the backlash from Amendments 1 and 2, Colorado Springs ducks its image as the state's stronghold of conservative causes and voters COLORADO SPRINGS -- What Orange [...]