Colorado just lost another event to Wyoming.
For 16 years the Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival was held in Colorado, drawing thousands of tourists.
But due to Colorado’s anti-tobacco as well as alcohol regulations, the festival is moving to Cheyenne.
The attacks on tobacco, whether it’s flavored tobacco or raising the age of purchase from 18 to 21 are examples of how politicians are increasingly treating us like children.
These nanny-state legislators have been stripping rights away from 18-year-olds and requiring a person be 21 years old in order to live a free and independent life.
This also relates to the bigger issue our society and country is facing around the “prolonged adolescence” of young people today.
It used to be that when you turned 18, you were fully an adult and could live a free and independent life.
Now, young people are being told they are not fully adults until they are 21.
As our political system and society have “pushed back” the age of adulthood, young people have seen their independence eroded.
Of course, the age of marriage and home ownership has also increased, contributing to a prolonged adolescence.
Whether it’s student loans, welfare, medical and housing assistance, young people are more reliant than ever on the government.
So it shouldn’t be surprising that so many young people are voting for big government to become their surrogate parents.
So, how do we reverse course? We give young people their freedom!
Links from the Video:
Cheyenne Swipes Major, Long-Time Cigar Convention From Colorado https://cowboystatedaily.com/2026/06/28/golden-ticket-cheyenne-swipes-major-long-time-cigar-convention-from-colorado/
Referendum 310 results: Denver’s ban on flavored nicotine survives with strong voter support https://denverite.com/2025/11/04/denver-elections-referendum-310-results/
HB20-1001 Nicotine Product Regulation https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb20-1001
HB25-1133 Requirements for Sale of Firearms Ammunition https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1133
SB23-169 Increasing Minimum Age To Purchase Firearms https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb23-169
The Causes and Cures for Gen Z’s Economic Illness https://mises.org/misesian/causes-and-cures-gen-zs-economic-illness
Americans Are Getting Married Older Than Ever https://www.statista.com/chart/7031/americans-are-tying-the-knot-older-than-ever/
Average Marriage Age In Each State https://www.newsweek.com/map-reveals-average-age-people-get-married-in-each-state-10894436
College Graduation Rates by State 2026 https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/college-graduation-rates-by-state
https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/newsRoom/pressReleases/2026/20260709JunePrimaryBallotReturn.pdf
