We will be spending $2.0-2.8 Billion/year from the Permanent Fund Earnings to fund State Government - And you believe that funding the Dividend is a wise use of those Earnings? And you believe that money you take OUT of the economy through the sales tax (or income tax) will "ameliorate" the economy? I'm not buying it. The Dividend does prime the pump - but taxes poke a hole in your suction hose!