Although I agree with much of what you say, I believe that not all seniors were, 'tricked'. A lot of  older professional people have already retired in other states. They take a position here in Alaska only because they know that they can work 5 years, get vested and have a second or third retirement income. Granted, there are seniors that live on social security only and barely keep food on their table. They can't afford to move! Social security received no increase this year and now the state wants to take more away from them. With the PFD check going away, no property tax exemptions and possible more State income or sales taxes, the state might have to bury us in a ditch some where and cover us up with a grader! Our legislators might soon demand that Fred Meyers no longer has a senior discount day! It makes me sad to know that my ancestors and I, served to fight injustices in this world, only for it to come full circle and land here in our State of Alaska!