This gas line project seems to become more difficult as each day goes by. It is so embroiled in politics that it is not easy to see a pipeline being built in the near future. Alaska still needs to learn how to manage all of its natural renewable and non-renewable resources to gain maximum benefits for Alaska and Alaskans. The proof of how much more learning is needed is by looking at the deep financial ditch the state finds itself in. Alaska cannot continue to be a resource base for the lower 48 and foreign interests. We export too much of our wealth outside and overseas by failing to add value to our resources in state. This has to change.