Here's a news flash, Hodges, Mark is an Alaska son whether you like it or not.  He has every right to post and op-ed and give his opinion, just like you.  Are you sure you're not an outsider?  If you weren't  born and raise here, you're an outsider no matter how long you stay here.  Should we true Alaskans ask you to go back where you came from and stop voting in our elections?  I didn't think so.