Another fine example of public service reporting Mr. Cole. Thank you for having the courage and independence to write what needs to be heard by the Alaska citizenry. I'm curious how many people used the budget calculation computer app that was set up by the Governor. It seems the vast majority who did use it came up with the same conclusions you are drawing in this excellent analyses. A balanced, all parties contribute approach is the only possible short term as well as long term solution to the fiscal problems facing the state. Too bad the vast increase in oil production under SB21 didn't materialize as promised but that's the way "crap shoots"(as Kevin Meyer infamously declared SB21 to be) work out at least 50% of the time. We need real, courageous decisions but I doubt the make up of the current legislature is up to the challenge.