Elliott T Dennis you are absolutely correct. No one is entitled to a permanent fund check because they did absolutely nothing to earn it. Entitlement mentality is a sickness promoted by a government ideology that encourages dependance on government. But Elliot where you are wrong is thinking that big overgrown regulatory state government should be entitled. At our current state budget it costs every man woman and child over $8,000.00 every year. Since the oil started flowing state regulatory agencies have grown and matured well funded and manned for 40 years. We would be much better off with way less. Do away with most state agencies, and then definitely use the PFD to pay for what is absolutely necessary. As we start cutting I am willing to take the heat and weigh in on what to shrink grow or cut to get sustainable. Thank you Elliot for your letter.