Can’t speak for the other posters, but yes, I’m referring to the fact that people who have NEVER done these jobs like to criticize what they do and their compensation levels.
Chances are, one of these days, you or a family member will need to call 911 for emergency services. It’s at that point that you realize how amazingly efficient the system is, and that it’s worth every penny.
Do realize that these public servants ARE contributing DAILY to our society, and that there are many good reasons why we moved from volunteer and private services to public services.
Also, many of us have argued the more intellectual points before, yet still have to listen to people whining about public servants. Seriously, if they think it’s so easy and overpaid, they need to do it. Why? Because if they actually qualify (and most won’t), and do the job for a while, they will change their tune. These are not easy jobs, and very few people can do them.
Having an accountable, well-functioning law enforcement and safety infrastructure provides us the ability to do other jobs without having to worry about daily survival. This is the difference between civilized, developed countries and third-world countries.
And it’s very subjective when we assume a lawyer (or CEO, or programmer, etc.) provides a greater benefit to society than a firefighter or police officer. Many would absolutely disagree.
