Name:   Talullahhound - Subject:   Copperline Date:   2/23/2016 3:11:23 PM

Well, from my experience (and it may be different now) people went to work for the government because they wanted to serve their government, be a part of something larger than themselves, and to make a difference.  We heard President Kennedy's call to "ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country".  I'm sure there were those that wanted job security, but really, is that so different than most people? 

I don't know about the people that Flyfisher saw at the VA, but I think he missed a good chance to discuss his concerns with their Director.  He could have reminded him that as a government employee their Director is supposed to be a good steward of the taxpayers money and that as a taxpayer, he resented the waste of his tax dollars.  Give the man a chance to explain himself.  But he didn't; and we know why he didn't - because he was likely in there to get something for himself and he knew that bringing this up to the Director might have negative consequences for him.  So instead of taking the high road, he took the low road and posted here.  None of us know if this even really happened.  He had the opportunity to do something about it, and he didn't.  And that is enough for me.