[RadioAstronomer]

Yes and no. Yes, you are the beneficiary of the forced transfer of wealth if you are paid by or your work and equipment is funded by any government agency.

Do you include the military? Are they a "beneficiary" since they also are on a government payroll?

[from occupied ga]

Unlike 99% of government spending, the military is one of few constitutionally mandated government functions. No I don't include them for that reason even though the mechanism is the same.