I agree with Mr. Erickson that our economy will unavoidably shrink further. I disagree that cutting the Dividend is the most harmful economic alternative. Obviously it is the most liquid of all a person's income which is a fantastic benefit. Thus to reduce or eliminate it will be felt like dropping a winning lottery ticket into a storm drain. However, that money is not lost - it will remain in the Permanent Fund generating income and reducing the need for income or sales taxes (which are truly harmful to the economy) for years to come. I cannot understand why supposedly intelligent people continue to advocate for the Dividend as some sort of social welfare program or wealth redistribution scheme.