Everyone blames the legislature for inaction. But how can they possibly act when there is a populace divided? There are interests pulling in all directions. There are organizations such as AFL-CIO and AOGA playing tug-o-war. There are sharp differences in opinion over taxes, the PFD, and spending interests.

Even if they were to act on something like a PF structure change or almost anything else, there would be a referendum efforts - efforts that would likely succeed. 

It's just a grave situation. And no - its not really the legislatures fault.