Quote by Ronald Reagan

The taxpayer -- that's someone who works for the federal government but doesn't have to take the civil service examination.

The taxpayer -- that's someone who works for the federal gov

Summary

This quote humorously points out the paradox of the taxpayer's role in the government. It suggests that taxpayers essentially work for the government through the payment of taxes, yet they do not have to undergo the rigorous civil service examination that government employees typically have to pass. The quote sheds light on the irony that taxpayers indirectly contribute to funding the government's operations without having the same employment requirements as its direct employees.

By Ronald Reagan

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