You do realize that to have a state, we have to pay for it, right? Or do you agree with the "Alaska Policy Forum" that we should close down the school in Pelican (and other rural Alaska communities) because who needs education, we just don't want to pay any taxes!

I am happy to go on record in favor of a state income tax. I am willing to pay my fair share to make sure kids have teachers, cities have roads, troopers are out enforcing the laws, etc. Anyone who isn't willing to pay their fair share does not have Alaska's long-term interests in mind — they're all about getting everything for themselves and who cares about what comes later.