Chris, yet all Alaskans don't live in anchorage. that seems to be a lot of the problem, you folks down there enjoy affordable energy and the costs of living are not the same as compared to other parts of the state. its greatly reduced in comparison. 100 % of the oil dividend goes right back into my fuel tank every year. there are local sales taxes and property taxes that are collected in the name of supporting local government, an extension of the state. to impose a tax based on ability to pay, hmmmmm, ok well do I just right a letter and tell them I don't have the ability to pay that this year, I have to by fuel, food, mortgage and schooling for the kids? there is none left over. nope, I'm sure that they will force me to reduce my budget to pay for theirs. shouldn't it be the other way around? should they not be reducing their budget before forcing me to reduce mine?