The real shame is that while we're trying to make decisions that are so vital to the State's future, the bulk of the electorate is too ignorant to even participate in the discussion.   The Dividend, which is different from the Fund, which is different from the Earnings Reserve, is entirely a creature of statute enacted years after the Fund was established.   The Permanent Fund is a creature of a '76 Constitutional Amendment, and it would take another Amendment to change it.   The Dividend is whatever 21 and 11 and the Governor say it is.   If you're going to express an opinion, try making it an informed opinion.