Yeah, the situation is unfortunate. I don't really see a way out though, because government salaries are just not able to compete with the private sector - how

Yeah, the situation is unfortunate. I don't really see a way out though, because government salaries are just not able to compete with the private sector - how is the government going to attract good people? Let's be honest here - our world is headed towards "Snow Crash". All you can do is hope you land in a good burbclave.