Yes,  it is fair to have an honest discussion but that is not what is happening, as far as what has happened in Kansas and how it relates, I have listened. I have listened to Sen Kelly and Giessel and Rep Pruitt and others they believe in the same plan as Gov Brownback has practiced. They have written op-ed pieces of the same taxes hurt economy and we need to grow the private sector all without one good example on how this has been a recipe for success.  Come on lets be honest this is right out of ALEC's playbook, it is no secret that many of our legislators have enjoyed trips paid for and hosted by ALEC.  You say sales tax but the Senate says no taxes, big difference, the bottom line no bucks no Busk Rogers.  As far as the AEA and the Dems two separate polls show a majority of Alaskans want a reasonable tax to fund government.