Clem, while I agree with some of what you've said, I wonder about other things.  Like, just how badly are we being led down the garden path? We're neighbors, so maybe you can help me better understand these three proposals I've read about ... Walker's, Hawker's and McGuire's.  I'm confused, lots of Alaskans are confused and the more I read, the more confused I get!  McGuire was right about one thing, for sure, she said in her 16 years in government, THIS year is pivotal.  I believe she is right, at state level and at federal.  Thanks for your commentary!