This ENTIRE problem is specifically driven by the giveaway to the oil companies. At a time when oil prices are at their lowest aggressively marketing our oil, and supplementing the cost of drilling for the oil we will lose money on is counter to the well being of our state. The Republican Legislature is well aware of that fact, but are using the self constructed position to try and FORCE the use of the PFD to pay for the special interest projects, and continue supporting a rapidly declining industry. The constituents have become the prey for Corrupt Legislators.
   Continuing to elect people that seek personal wealth, and toe the party line at the expense of the residents of the state is the reason we are being preyed upon. It is way passed time for a radical change in our political leadership. Oil company profit now equates to a share of our PFD, and income taxes for the poorest. That is against our Constitution, but they do not care. " We can do anything,we are the legislature".