Alaskans should own pipeline

I recently read that Governor Walker would like a gas line buyout for Alaska — one that would put the residents of Alaska in control of the gas pipeline — what a great proposal. He estimated that this would cost $100 million, but we all know that the State budget is tight.

Recently the estimated payout for the PFD was stated to be in excess of $2,000 per recipient. If one half (1/2) of the recipients used “Pick-Click-Give” and sent $400 or more to the pipeline buyout account, this would amount to about $140 million and put Alaska in control.

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