If Alaska is one of the most naturally precinct place left in the world today, why should we dare consider the thoughts of changing, touching, influencing and disturbing thus which is only of it’s kind. I ask myself this question every time someone considers the need to develop my most prestigious state as source of revenue or resources of interest. Why can’t we derive revenue simply because we are keeping this great land just as it is designed for generations. Too bad, if this has never been done, who says there is never a first time? We should simply charge a percentage because we are conserving the resources for generations. I have no problem with this, let the federal government and any company of interest in our well protected natural resources be taxed (should I use the practical word…royalties) yearly by us Alaskans for our conservative abilities on this situation. Do we no longer have the passion in us to go where no one else has ever ventured in the world! After all, we are only collecting royalties due this fascinating land so far away that some consider it the last wilderness of the world.
As we know, subsidy can be presumed to be an indirect governmental investment towards long-term returns. Subsidizing our economy for the future of the great country is not an uncalled for idea. We, Alaskans simply have to learn better marketing strategies and hold our grounds without yielding for peanuts gratifications. Yes, everyone chooses to denote this state as remote just because we have the advantage of been located in the “best spot on the globe” based on their selecting factors as: location, cost of transportation, cost of production and limited infrastructure (could we no longer choose our degree of polarization or pollution for a better choice of world) We should begin by taxing everyone for the improve air quality they breath because we do contribute to their well being by not adding to the pollution due the our underdevelopment. Of course why would others believe us until we Alaskans convince ourselves that we are worth more than mere peanuts thrown at us?
Lara Ajayi
Wow, I don't know where to begin. This blog makes NO sense! Learn some English! The incorrect language, grammar, and vocabulary abuses are ridiculous! Economically, you have now idea what you're talking about.
ReplyDeleteDear Anonymous,
ReplyDeleteYou should read "Got Character" by Tom Taake on this blog!
Interesting concept. It seems that some places are pursuing eco-tourism in a way that you are suggesting. I just wonder if the investment in such places is sustainable to life. And, if it did work we would be (it would appear) reduced to living a fairly welfare based lifestyle.
ReplyDeleteJim Anderson
Dear Anonymous,
ReplyDeleteI am the Anonymous who wrote "GOT CHARACTER?" One of the most important character traits that I learned a long time ago is honesty. I'm sorry if I'm too honest, it's just the way I am. I'm that way with my 4th graders too, maybe not quite as "harsh," but we're adults. I offer constructive criticism to my students instead of blowing smoke up their skirts. When their work is very good to excellent, I'll praise them. If they are not doing their best I let them know that is not acceptable and they need to do a better job. Honesty is the best policy!
Tom The Tyrant