text: what do you think about the extra days off given to government workers in the u.s.? is this a drain on the tax payers money or a deserved bonus for a job well done.  my opinion will remain nutral for now, i will post it later. most government workers are overpaid, anyway.  why not pick the taxpayers pocket furher?  on the plus side, at least rush hour is easier without fighting their massive suvs.