Public Service

October 28. 2009

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Being in public service is a privilege, but it does not mean one is to behave as though one is privileged. Squandering, misusing or misappropriating tax dollars is a betrayal of public trust.

Scandals have erupted in just about every world government, regarding missing, wasted or misappropriated funds. For example, in America, there was the FBI computer system scandal, where many millions went missing and to this day is still unaccounted for, presumed to be stolen, as it has been filed under the label "miscellaneous" with no product or service to show for it.

FBI Director Robert S. Mueller blew several hundred million in taxpayer money

In the United Kingdom, the ongoing MP (Member of Parliament) scandal saw off over a dozen government officials that incensed the public via claiming inflated personal expenses generally not allowed under the law.

In Jamaica, a government official used taxpayer money to renovate a home designated for people in his capacity that was already in good condition, as it was previously updated, angering the Jamaican public, as the money could have been used to build a school or repair roads.

Jacqui Smith was caught up in the MP spending scandal in Britain

Government employees all over the world should endeavor to give the public the greatest value for their tax dollars. If one is not willing to sacrifice and accept reasonable remuneration for one's services as a public servant, one should seek employment in the private sector.