Thank you House Finance members. You were all eloquent, clear and thorough in your particular positions.

Today, you demonstrated that the Alaska democratic legislative process is healthy, functional and will not be impeded upon or destructed by deceptive and bullying forces.

Today, you deserve respect because you put the people you represent in your district over and above Gov. Walker and the very richest and powerful big-monied interests who have waged an ill-advised and deceitful campaign in your hallways,hearing rooms and elsewhere to pick the pocket of every Alaskan man, woman and child.

A big thank you and stay safe during your well-deserved break...until Gov Walker does whatever his advisers next decide.