I worked for a government agency, and had an understanding of what was required. The problem is that there are those that are subversive in these agencies and align themselves with each other, to the detriment of the rest, and honesty.
"You want "personal freedom" work for yourself.
I'm afraid government service negates any "personal freedom", but then that's just me."
I understand what you are saying now. If I take a job knowing that is a requirement then I would fulfill that requirement. I'm not sure polygraphs are a known requirement for all local jobs but I know they are for many federal jobs.
That's similar to why I volunteered to take a drug test after the accident - with an on the job accident there is reason to know the cause - in the same way I would answer personal questions for a policeman investigating a crime nearby that I would normally refuse to answer.
I worked for a government agency, and had an understanding of what was required. The problem is that there are those that are subversive in these agencies and align themselves with each other, to the detriment of the rest, and honesty.