text: I've lived in both SC and SE, and prefer SE over other parts of AK.  However, you live where you live, by choice.  If you chose to move to an area where there isn't a water system or sewer, why is it my responsibility to pay for it? Some of those areas are so remote with very small populations, so providing those services is extremely expensive. Ferry service is adjusted according to supply/demand...basic business sense.  We live in a modern age, but what we have quit doing, that Native Americans have done for centuries in the past, is adapt.  Now we just expect everyone to do everything for us, without any responsibility.   If you want services, move to where they are!