We should ask ourselves every day what we can do to make a positive change in the world. This doesn't mean that we have to do something earth-shattering or radical every day, but we should do what we can, remembering that more is expected of those to whom much is given.

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The recent tragedy in Newtown, Conn., is one of unspeakable horror. The most recent in what appears to be an alarming trend of mass murders in America is, in my mind, the most gruesome — most significantly due to the tender ages of the victims.

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By SARA MONTOYA
Officer, Centennial South

When crimes are committed, there are two parties involved — the victims and the offenders. When Coloradoans see justice being served, they only see a narrow strip of what goes on, police investigations, court cases, and restitution for victims.

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By BRUCE CAUGHEY
Executive Director, Colorado Association of School Executives

KEN DELAY
Executive Director, Colorado Association of School Boards

SAM MAMET
Executive Director,
Colorado Municipal League

CHIP TAYLOR
Executive Director,
Colorado Counties, Inc.

ANN TERRY
Executive Director, Special
District Association of Colorado

There is little time left before the nation hits the so-called "fiscal cliff." President Obama and the lame duck Congress have an unprecedented number of issues to address — including some which directly affect every city, town, special district, county, and school district in Colorado — and every Colorado taxpayer.

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