Fred Novota is so right on with his economic comments that he should be eligible to take Paul Krugman's (New York Times columnist) Nobel economics prize.

Fred's facts are straight and it is a shame that proper Economics is not required for a college degree. Far too many people believe that the government can provide an economic benefit with its employees.

I am sure that everyone realizes that legitimate government employees like police are required necessity even though they are not an economic plus.

Larry Hughes
SeaTac