So who is to decide what is "fair" to all Alaskans so that sacrifices are "equal"? That is the kind of fuzzy thinking that caused this political morass. Broad based (sales/income) taxes are absolutely not necessary yet. A sustainable draw on Permanent Fund Earnings, a modest reduction in the Dividend, and drawing from the CBR are the prudent steps for the next few years. An income tax coupled with a cash dividend is not remotely legal . I wish progressives could get that through their head.  - the debate would be so much simpler.