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Francis Fukuyama recently wrote an excellent article about the US Forest Service in Foreign Affairs. Title: America in Decay https://www.foreignaffairs.com/art

• jqm 11y ago
  "45 percent of recent new hires to the federal service are veterans, as mandated by Congress" This is disturbing if true. Certainly not a way to get the best quality work force.
  • reitanqild 11y ago
    Not sure if I agree... 45% might be a too high percentage but hiring veterans? Absolutely yes. Likely a win/win. Federal services get provably dependable people and veterans get work.
    • jqm 11y ago
      Simply showing up doesn't make one "provably dependable". One needs to actually carry out tasks, something the armed services are woefully inadequate at. Which is of course why all the contractors. It's a terrible idea to mandate this. Horrible.
      • reitanqild 11y ago
        Don't underestimate soldiers. If doing what you are supposed to do again and again even when your life is at risk isn't proof of being dependable I don't know what does. Not saying this is the only thing Federal Services need but doubting their dependability seems unjusified. Many contractors on the other hand seems to have their