Just out of curiosity, what percentage of those of us who voted against the repeal of SB21, believing that SB21 would help us, also voted for President Trump? 

And how about the opposite: what percentage of those of us Alaskans who voted to repeal SB21 did not vote for President Trump? 

The problem with capitalism and democracy  working hand-in-hand is that self-interest generally trumps honesty in politics. Capitalism is the best choice of economic system and democracy is the the best political system available, just like  freedom of religion and freedom of speech must be required freedoms of expression in any society.

However, without a cultural sense of what is right and wrong, what is taboo and what is acceptable, the freedom to choose capital, candidates, prayers, and entertainment seems opens us up to exploitation against our own self-interest. 

My comment on us as Alaskans and Americans: a disharmony among us of what's right and wrong.