"We may not physically own the oil, but we control what is to be done with it".  That I agree with.  The people trying to get elected will pander to all the welfare baby's crying about $1000 less free money for the next month.  The day after the election those people will be ignored and the grownups can work towards a solutions that leaves both the oil industry and the state in the best shape we can, our fates are linked.  If we push out oil Anchorage will be the next Detroit.