joannie, you FAIL continually to understand that the government is making it's share of pension payment AS AN "EMPLOYER".....NOT as a "government".  No different than any other employer who makes contribution to their employee's pension / pay / benefits  (all of which form a "compensation package).   We gett it - you don't want people inspecting meat, approving drugs, testing gas pumps and negotiating trade deals.  However as a society these are all needed.  Go gargle on some facts before blowing garbage out yer behind.