teachers, police, firemen, construction---------paid by states and local governments, not the feds. Defense industry, yes, and one of the constitutional functions of the federal government
Do you simply post to get attention? Revenue sharing and bonds pay for most major projects, teacher are hired by school districts, cops and firefighters by local and state agencies, paid for by taxpayers and revenue sharing.
Do you have a better idea?
Private sector call to Acme Police Corporation:
Caller: Help there is someone in my house?
Acme call Center: Do you have an account with us.
Caller: He's in my daughter's room and she's screaming.
Acme call center: Your phone number does not register that you have a credit card on file, before we can send an agent to assess your need, we will need a credit card on file.
Caller: (sound of gun fire) Oh no, he shot my husband he's got a gun and ..... sound of one more shot and the line goes dead.