I am reading comments calling the Alaskan people leaches, freeloaders, dividend babies and all kinds of other insulting and derogatory names. The people making these comments are just plain ignorant. And these comments should be disregarded. 
The fact is Alaska has well over 15 billion dollars TAXPAYER CASH in just one account alone. There are millions and millions of taxpayer dollars held in many other accounts (slush funds) as well. The Governor is claiming poverty. Years ago we were told the 15-16 billion in these cash accounts are for just this type short fall. Pay the bills with these funds... oil will rebound. 
The PFD should be kept in the hands of the people and out of the reach of the politicians.