Agree - I have never understood why there are so many oil haters.  Oil has allowed no income tax, no sales tax, a PFD check for having a pulse.  Many community donations.  The State has raked in hundreds of billions in taxes and royalties over 40 years, and should have WAY more than $50 Billion in the PFD.  The state mismanaged the money and now wants more.  What would you do if this was your teenager?