receiving an annual dividend check is a privilege granted to alaskans.  we are not entitled to  this money; it is not "our" money.  it is not "our" oil.  we pride ourselves on being self-sufficient, constantly touting our independence.  on the contrary, most alaskans are hypocrites.  our entire state government is a hypocritical machine.  the fact of the matter is that we enjoy handouts just as much as anybody outside would.

cash only, parr.