The move to give the mineral rights to the people of Alaska was a very wise move. Instead of the state blowing millions on out-of-state 'artists'  to plop a green iron blob in front of our state museum, the people get to decide what they want to buy. The state constitution gives Alaskans the mineral rights. If you want to donate yours to state for 'well thought out projects', go ahead, but my share of the mineral rights are not up for debate.