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FishKing · 03-23-2005, 07:39 PM

[QUOTE=Boo]
Actually it would probably add another $500+ per person to the PFD. Other effects could add up to a lot more money. Figure in occupational bonus', 401 K matching, and lessen the possibility of having a state tax. That (in my figures) could add up to over $5000 a year per wage earner per year. So if you want to call Alaskans greedy, so be it. Nothing "measly" about $5000 a year. What about the effect on industry in the lower 48. How many millions of dollars will come up on the barge? How many people from TX, OR, WA will fly up for the jobs and bring the money home to spend.

Look at Texas and the rest of the lower 48 who produce oil. You can buy land cheap but you do not own the mineral rights. The oil companies come on your land, set up shop and drill until MOMMA has all the jewelry she needs then they shut down operations leaving the owner with a mess...My in-laws live in Texas and hate that.

Sales taxes in Texas are how much? About 8-14 percent depends on what county and city taxes are added. We in Alaska enjoy a good life style and would like for the rest of the lower 48 to clean up their back yard before judging us.

Yes it is true we have no sales tax, and get a check from the PFD. Don’t be an Alaskan hater just because we have it better.

BOO, I am on your side 100% on this one....Thanks brother

03-23-2005, 07:39 PM	#93 (permalink)
FishKing Tilted	[QUOTE=Boo] Actually it would probably add another $500+ per person to the PFD. Other effects could add up to a lot more money. Figure in occupational bonus', 401 K matching, and lessen the possibility of having a state tax. That (in my figures) could add up to over $5000 a year per wage earner per year. So if you want to call Alaskans greedy, so be it. Nothing "measly" about $5000 a year. What about the effect on industry in the lower 48. How many millions of dollars will come up on the barge? How many people from TX, OR, WA will fly up for the jobs and bring the money home to spend. Look at Texas and the rest of the lower 48 who produce oil. You can buy land cheap but you do not own the mineral rights. The oil companies come on your land, set up shop and drill until MOMMA has all the jewelry she needs then they shut down operations leaving the owner with a mess...My in-laws live in Texas and hate that. Sales taxes in Texas are how much? About 8-14 percent depends on what county and city taxes are added. We in Alaska enjoy a good life style and would like for the rest of the lower 48 to clean up their back yard before judging us. Yes it is true we have no sales tax, and get a check from the PFD. Don’t be an Alaskan hater just because we have it better. BOO, I am on your side 100% on this one....Thanks brother Last edited by FishKing; 03-23-2005 at 07:42 PM..