Michaelr:

The policy of contracting out tasks is set by those on the government side of the equation. As for "shadowy civilians", I can't speak for other companies, by Titan people tend to be energetic and go-getter types, smart and able but considerate and friendly. Nothing shadowy about the ones I know. The accountability you are talking about is for the GovWorks decision to use civilian resources. But it makes sense if it costs them more in time and effort to use registered government people so I am really not clear on why you think this is a copout. Anyone who accepts a government contract is up to his ears in accountability and checkpoints. But probably less so in a line position like translation.

So who is it you believe are scumbags?

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