Seeing the user name "watchingalaskadie" would cause me to wince every time.  After reading these comments my wincing days may be over.  I commented earlier that seniors and the disabled should have been exempted from the cut.  Beyond that I really don't see a problem with all Alaskans getting over a $1000 in their bank accounts from the state we live in.  I personally could care less about enriching the box stores next month.  My TV is working fine as is my washer and dryer and if they stopped working, I'd replace them with the money I earn from my JOB.  The PFD has long been a magnet for outsiders to bring their families and cash in.  In addition they tap in to our other resources - mainly subsidized housing and Denali Kid Care. 

 If the Governor can cut it in half, with little notice and without the vote of the people, you know it's going away anyway.  Perhaps this could be more palatable to many of you if the State offered that one time payout.  just end it.