I agree, to an extent: it's a problem that requires a response on multiple fronts. It's hard to dispute the reality that the State Legislature, especially members of the Senate, have and continue to spare oil companies the financial pains/realities that the State and its citizens are now experiencing. The State, we citizens and the oil companies are having to face the dollar reality of the low price per barrel of oil. That's not likely to change anytime soon. What to do? State government funding has been cut what? 20 to 25 % over the last few years. Last year we citizens ponied up about half of scheduled PFD payments. We've drawn down savings (to pay for government services) to pathetically low levels. The budget is still in major deficit. Cutting, at least temporarily, oil tax credits is a must. But an income tax and/or sales tax component may still be necessary. Government, citizens and corporations need to suck it up. We can no longer get something for nothing. No more free rides.