When Hammond designed it, oil wasn't <$50 a barrel and the state wasn't $4 BILLION in debt.   But that's beside the point. The fund is not a personal savings account for every Alaskan to withdraw from once a year, it is for the benefit of us all. Meaning we should use it to keep our government running, keep our schools funded, keep our police and fire departments funded, keep our roads safe, etc. Keeping our state afloat is paramount. Without these basic services, we'll lose business, future tax revenue, and more.