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"In 2014 total federal compensation averaged $119,934, or 78 percent more than the private-sector average of $67,246."

We are talking about the best of the best, the cream of the crop when we are talking about Meritocracy, not the private sector average.

I'm saying these people wouldn't be interested in wasting their time doing such nonsense and be on top of that poorly compensated.

$119,934 is ridiculously low pay for top performers.