There are consequences for every decision we make; some good, some bad. If you choose to live in rural Alaska and there are bad consequences as described in this article you have some decisions to make. But staying there and expecting those who have income to subsidize rural living with an income tax is wrong. It is wealth redistribution through welfare. Of course the author of this piece endorses an income tax because the majority of Bush residents don’t have an income that would be taxed. The author is essentially saying tax the other guy and give it to me.  No, let’s restructure the PFD and if we need a tax make it a sales tax.