Alaskans, in common, own our subsurface. Typically a roylaty owner receives 12.5% for doing nothing, just leasing his land. The current formula is simply that--12.5% that is issued as a royalty to Alaskans. (50% of the 25% taken in). It absolutely is a right, just as legitimate as CIRI corporation's. The people have a right to over-ride the legislature in certain matters. So it is false to say it's not Alaskan's right.

Furthermore, the dividend in its current form is sustainable. Just leave it alone! What is NOT sustainable is government per capita spending---AND the ever-increasing amount of taxes we must wring from the private sector.

We are warped in thinking that we exist for government; government exists to serve the people. And just like saving land for parks in perpetuity, it we choose to save cash for dividends--we're wise!

All this blather about what use of the PFD is most "beneficial" is arrogance--it's not yours to spend! I decide, not you, what is best for my family.