Don, inherited wealth is not earned yet no one would question its ownership. The people of Alaska have inherited the wealth of the PF by virtue of their citizenship. We, the people, own it, not the government which is merely a servant of the people. It is not a gift to us. It is ours first and foremost. For the government to commandeer the fund would be gross redistribution of wealth. Instead of direct distribution to the people in the clear light of day, it will go to powerful special interests in dark backroom meetings. Bottom line, the people know best how to spend their own money. If special interests want some of it, let them come begging with a tax. Only then, with skin in the game, will will the people keep a sharp eye on the doings of government.