Thetus Smith - you presume to speak for the people of Alaska. Have you bothered to speak to us? You certainly haven't bothered to speak to me or any of the many people who agree with me.

1. We believe that a state income tax will gut Alaska economy and drive some working families toward bankruptcy.
2. We agree with you on the wasteful spending, but probably not on the particulars of what constitutes waste.
3. I would rather lose the PFD than pay an income tax because a reduction in the PFD is an equal tax on every citizen of the state rather than an unequal tax on those of us who work.
4. We believe the Alaska education system is bloated and inefficient and needs reform.
5. We believe the economic health of the state is damaged by social programs, so the State should only provide them when absolutely necessary.

Don't assume that yours is the majority opinion. Our legislators are hearing from us who are sensible as well as you who are economically clueless.