As a life long Alaskan (and a Democrat) I remember when the PFD was $400 and we were all thrilled.  This is not an entitlement for those of us who've spent our lives here or newcomers, it's simply a bonus. Let's remember leadership is a verb, you actually have to do something to be considered a leader. I appreciate Governor Walker stepping to the plate and doing the difficult thing, a sign of good leadership, unlike our legislators who opted to rest on their laurels.  Alaskans should be thanking the Governor for thinking of our future and placing their frustration where it is deserved at the non-acting state lawmakers.