Opinion: Alaska’s multifaceted crisis is a domestic problem

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Between gas shortages, the impending Kroger-Albertsons merger, and the generally high cost of living in Alaska, our state, along with the rest of what America needs now, is constantly threatened by imported ideas. I am.

Alaskans were once characterized by their independence in the face of harsh conditions. Now we seem to be pretending to be in harmony with the rest of our nation. You need complete protection from the elements, a huge house for a family of four, and tomatoes all year round.

The sad truth is that Alaska is not a sovereign nation and will not achieve such freedom until its residents begin to once again cultivate a lifestyle that prioritizes local resources over imported goods. As long as we put our trust in elected officials to advance our needs, we will continue to be disappointed and disconnected from our identity as “Alaskans.”

Even if new wells are found to drill, gas shortages will continue to catch up, especially if countries rely on LNG imports. Large-scale grocery store mergers are always on the horizon, and relying on agriculture from elsewhere rather than our own farmers and creative growing solutions puts us in a position of dependence on others for our food. It will stay forever. And that we identify with how the rest of the country lives on a grid that keeps us “safe” (until we are destroyed) from the environment, as people who live in nature. will obscure our identity.

If Alaskans want to see change in the way they manage their resources, they must first foster that change in their own lives. For people who think they are self-sufficient, relying on government, left or right, is an act of desperation. Alaska needs to regain its sovereignty, and the only way to regain that sovereignty is to stop grasping as much outside resources as possible. We need to start thinking critically and we need to get creative. It hasn’t been a while, so you need to do it now.

Politicians and policies follow your money. Therefore, be careful how you spend your money.

Pat Gault He is retired from the Alaska Air Force and lives in Anchorage.

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