This comment does not counter your larger point but point out a couple of exceptions. The Federal Reserve is not a government entity. Though the Fed's Presiden

This comment does not counter your larger point but point out a couple of exceptions. The Federal Reserve is not a government entity. Though the Fed's President is appointed by the government, candidates suggested by the member Banks who hold shares in the organisation. Here are a list of private military companies. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Private_military_company http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Private_military_company