Re part: “New Mexico – 148 dependents per 100 private sector workers”. The story left out all the private sector employees of gov’t VENDORS. They are no different. Also net “takers”.
Many gov’t jobs for vendors are unnecessary, like welfare also. I call them welfare jobs. Any so-called taxes they pay are really just like kick backs. Many are paid so much, that after “taxes” their take home pay (and benefits) are still high.