text: Always good to AVOID handing over money directly to government not funneling it directly from the Fund/PFD for spending. No transparency in spending. That's what got us into overspending to this day, funneling 75% (plus) of oil money into govt. No accountability! I have heard from past lawmakers that there were times they couldn't spend the money fast enough, so that forced them a few times to put money into savings. Saving more was needed...the Fund has not grown enough to be a dependable source of govt financing. Tax back the dividend if there is a proven need (not a deceptive "emergency") that residents agree with and services they choose to pay for. The Fund must not be changed without public consent. A huge part of the success of the Fund's growth is the protection provided by the PFD.  The Permanent Fund system is a phenomenal success and example around the world. Elect leaders in 2018 who understand and defend the Permanent Fund and Alaska shareholders rights and decisions.