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I also think that government lay offs should be avoided.  However, the pension system should be readjusted to better match how the private sector 401k works.  I am in healthcare career and I have to contribute a significant amount to my plan every pay period.  It is not responsible to nor realistic to believe that as a public paid employee it justifies having a better retirement.  After all didn't you choose to work with the community versus against the community?  This is my main concern when it comes to public employees.  But let me just say that I don't think it is right for a person to live in constant fear of losing their job due to poor government spending practices.

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