Comment: All this shows is how little understanding of economic reality Alaskans have, how spoiled we are, and how our "leaders" are basically cowards who care more about getting reelected than helping Alaskans understand the true and dire nature of our fiscal problems. I didn't vote for Walker but I wish I had. He has shown extraordinary political courage. The unpopularity of his decisions in this matter is directly proportional to the ignorance of the people. There will be an income tax and a sales tax. Every state has these. The Dividend will go away. Because the Permanent Fund was established for the purpose of paying for government after oil is gone. Not to fund people's personal lives and choices. Government costs money. Simply taxing the rich can't pay for everything. You're going to have to pony up.