Karl, even if they took the entire PFD, it is all spent already and they still have not closed the gap completely. they will implement a tax(s), at which point people will begin to evaluate the costs of living in Alaska to greener pastures in the South. I for one love Alaska, but if they steal to much of my income, I am not apposed to relocating elsewhere where my hard earned dollar will go farther. the state MUST cut and then cut some more before asking us to cut our standard of living. does it seem fair that they will require us to cut our budgets but do nothing meaningful with theirs?