Perhaps you live in the State of Alaska. If so, you certainly are entitled to your opinion.
But from what I know based on conversations with people up there, those connected to the tourism industry, in the maritime industry, etc., there are many who desire to see the return of the tourism industry as it is connected to the visiting cruise ships. Their opinion is dramatically different than yours. Neither is right or wrong, but clearly they are different.
If you are not an Alaska citizen, I believe you should let them determine what’s best for them. That would be true for any other state, with any other issue pertinent to them.