The labor costs of government should be zero.

[I AM I AM MOBIUS]

Volunteer.

Also, waged military service is not "volunteer". Mercenaries. Every single soldier who receives pay is little more than mercenary. You don't serve your country. You cost it.

[I AM I AM MOBIUS]

"I believe in this government program so much, I'll be out there every day living it... fighting it... making sure these people have services!"

Good.

[I AM I AM MOBIUS]

"now where's my check?"

There is no such thing as a public servant who accepts pay.