Originally Posted By: Larry B


But, Jason, your statement that "you know these folks are making any and all job opportunities available only to their friends and family et cetera" is without substance and only goes to expose your ignorance and bias regarding civil service employment. The patronage system died along with President McKinley.



I fall in the middle on this one. As a federal employee, there is perks to having a family member IN the government and will more likely than not, get you in as well (eventually). Saying they're hording all the jobs for themselves and family members is untrue.