text: I would think there are bigger fish to fry than going after the average government employee. The misinformation and misunderstanding here is a sad commentary on the state of the country. I can see the need for change in some areas such as retention based on performance but going too far will could result in lower productivity, longer waiting periods and arbitrations leading to lengthy and costly litigation; the cost of government will go up, not down. Finally, does this election mean the end of veterans preference and an end to the Merit System Protection Board?