Lawyers for the state, represented by Attorney General John Suthers’ office, argued that the question of how much should be spent on education should be left to the legislature and voters. They also said more money alone is not necessarily the solution to better schools.

“The court clearly invited an appeal, and we believe an appeal is likely,” spokesman Mike Saccone said. “It was clearly very tempting for the District Court judge to wade into what is a public policy debate.”

http://www.denverpost.com/legislature/ci_19513992#ixzz1g9AqodTJ

To put this in perspective, of the 2010-11 Colorado budget of nearly $7 Billion, we spend $3.2 Billion – over 40 percent – on K-12 schools.  This ruling could demand that we increase funding by up to $4 Billion – which would consume MORE THAN 100% OF THE STATE BUDGET! 

 That means no State Police, no state roads, no Medicare.  In fact, no money to pay this judge’s salary.  Unless we raise taxes by 75%, which is obviously what Judge Rappaport desires. 

 But shouldn’t that be a decision by the People and their Legislative Representatives, rather than one un-elected Judge?