[Mojave]

In the headline case, the Libertarians are defending the firefighters because governments ought to abide by nondiscrimination rules. I doubt they would do so if it was a private business.

Yep. That's their lawless double standard.

Take a few economics courses

So I can become as ignorant as you about government contracting and the private sector?

[In veno, veritas]

Okay, so why did you ask the question in post 7? It seems you already have your answer and want to be a troll and post the ad hominem attack. If you wanted to debate the idea, then state so.