The fact of the matter is, in the US, we're screwed either way. So many "public" services are ultimately contracted through private providers, and rarely are t

The fact of the matter is, in the US, we're screwed either way. So many "public" services are ultimately contracted through private providers, and rarely are these providers the best in any way other than pure political clout. When everyone is divided into a CNN/FOX pissing contest of race, gender, occupation, sexual preference, age, income, region, etc, etc, they are distracted, and it is so easy to give everyone the shaft. Divide and conquer.