down the drain2

Ever wonder where your tax dollars really go?  Cops?  Firemen?  Schools?  Courtesy of the libertarian Reason magazine: take a look down the drain:

There was a time when government work offered lower salaries than comparable jobs in the private sector but more security and somewhat better benefits. These days, government workers fare better than private-sector workers in almost every area—pay, benefits, time off, and job security. And not just in California. (more…)