February 5: Our Civil Service

Dear Friends: 

I suspect nearly all my readers have family members, good friends and colleagues who are dedicated and hardworking civil servants. Civil servants make our Federal government and its programs work. They help the nation and the world to function. What, exactly, our government does is very unclear to most Americans. They are about to find out – I think – with some painful lessons. I’ve decided that Trump, Musk and all do not understand government service because they do not understand generosity of spirit or why people would want to work to improve the lives of other people. They really have no clue.

But… enough arm-chair psychiatry. You may have seen this article about the acting head of the FBI standing up to the sledge hammer. It even gave me a chuckle. Reading about Mr. Driscoll’s experience, it’s clear why nothing bothers him: “‘Accidental’ F.B.I. Chief Builds a Following as Agency’s Defender.”

As the assault on our government continues I am heartened by the lawsuits, support and outcry that is beginning. If you are in the D.C. area and would like to show your support for our Civil Service, there will be a short rally on Tuesday, February 11. Here is the information:  https://journa.host/@w7voa/113951481461066526

All best, 

Libby

And if you’d like to make a difference on the local level, link to Volunteer Arlington which keeps a list of nonprofit organizations that help our community. You may want to volunteer or donate to any of them. Another worthy group you may want help is the Arlington Community Foundation that supports the work of non-profits.