" I find it interesting that a very large majority of readers of ADN who comment are so left wing biased"

Well most of the commenters here have a fair grasp on reading and writing, perhaps more lefties have those skills?  As for bias, it's in the eye of the beholder, one mans left is the other mans center.  There may be more lefties in AK than you think?  As for mean spirited, yes we all should be more civil.  I've been called a liar by another poster here whom knows nothing about me, not what I call civil.

Finally, anyone who resides in AK and comments does represent Alaskan's views.  The battle is never over....