Being a Federal has been become ironic for me as I have become more libertarian in my fews because I can see how dangerous to have other people run other people lives especially when you see what types of people the FED gov’t hires.. It is scary that people entrust their lives to federal employees.
I work a lot with FDA, and those folks I work with, who are technicians, scientists, or regional admin type people are smart, well-spoken, and as individuals, quite open to reason. On the other hand though, they are all governed by rules and conditions well outside their control, and many are hyper-cautious about what they say, if they say anything at all. The massive bureaucracy of which they are a part has shaved off any outstanding qualities they may have.