Paul you might provide the worst logic of any columnist in the history of Alaska. Do your homework. How much has Alaska cut including the capital budget over the last two years? If you eliminated every state govt employee and local teacher, we still have a 2-plus billion dollar deficit. Blind, uneducated bull that tries to sound conservative for your fan base is merely written pandering. Walker, who you hate, slashed the budget, offered taxes and cut dividends. Yes conservative cutting! All unpopular decisions because in reality- there are no other options unless you are writing crappy editorials using fairnyland ideals and downright bull!