What part(s) of the Federal Government could/could not be or should/should not be privatized?

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 31 May 2016 23:23:44 -0400

The Federal Government never came across a program it couldn't grow resulting in waste, fraud and abuse. Delta Airlines came up with ideas resulting in streamlined security screening process. Cost to the US taxpayer $0.00. The TSA spent 1.5 million dollars for a for app that randomly directs people to go people left or right at the screening area. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_KmFJ2gGzw

TSA and the "Randomizer"

The "Randomizer" Or as I like to say the random randomizer lol

Response by SSG Pete Fleming made May 31 at 2016 11:26 PM

SSG Pete Fleming — Tue, 31 May 2016 23:26:27 -0400

The military and law enforcement

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made May 31 at 2016 11:35 PM

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 31 May 2016 23:35:33 -0400

Most all of it could be privatized or eliminated. The Fair Tax could eliminate the IRS. Veteran's Tricare Health Insurance could eliminate the VA Health Care.

Response by COL Jean (John) F. B. made Jun 1 at 2016 9:01 AM

COL Jean (John) F. B. — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 09:01:33 -0400

MSG Private RallyPoint Member Just about anything can be privatized, although I do not think that some should, such as the military and law enforcement.

What needs to happen to ensure privatization is effective in such things like airport screening, is that standards have to be established for hiring, training, conduct of operations and a system of verification has to be pout in place to ensure the standards are maintained. Livable wages with benefits for employees are important to ensure quality employees and low turnover.

The biggest problem with the old airport security system (prior to TSA) was that each airport was responsible for its own security and there were no national standards. Many (most) airports hired minimum wage "mom and pop" security companies (or had their own in-house employees), with no real hiring standards, little to no training, no over-arching federal regulations to follow, no experienced, professional oversight, and on and on. TSA - love them or hate them - at least established standards in all those areas, but, like any other government bureaucracy, they were doomed to fail. A professional private security company could do the job better and in a much less expensive manner.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 1 at 2016 9:02 AM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 09:02:32 -0400

Most of the "Alphabet Agencies" really serve little purpose other than to devour money, resources, and cause trouble. Most, if not all of them are technically unconstitutional, as the responsibilities assigned to the federal government are few and limited. It is the state governments that SHOULD bear the burden of regulating things within their own borders, NOT the federal government. That's why we have the 10th Amendment.

As for the TSA: what a colossal waste of money and resources, and it's not even an effective agency. How many terrorists have been caught by the TSA versus how many of their ranks have been arrested/convicted of theft from passenger luggage? Also, the Garland, TX Police Department have stopped more terrorists than the TSA. Just sayin'...

I have been through airports that still use contract security, and the difference is huge. The security personnel are friendly and professional, and the time to get through security is minimal. Why is all that? Because they realize they are in a SERVICE position and can be FIRED if they screw it up.

Response by SGT David T. made Jun 1 at 2016 9:40 AM

SGT David T. — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 09:40:26 -0400

The government is far too big for me to answer this. What I do think is there should be a government wide review of every single agency and program. Eliminate unnecessary or redundant ones. Cut where it needs to be cut and beef up where it's needed. I like the idea of a right sized government. Small where it should be and big where it should be. It all depends on what part one looks at.

Response by SGT Edward Wilcox made Jun 1 at 2016 11:00 AM

SGT Edward Wilcox — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 11:00:56 -0400

In a word? None. Privatizing government functions has always resulted in costing the government more than was saved by eliminating "fraud and abuse". If you don't believe me, look at all the privatization going on in the military.