In response to the Trump administration's controversial firing of government employees, Dave Eggers co-authored a book titled 'Who Is Government?: The Untold Story of Public Service' with several prominent writers. This collection aims to change the negative perceptions of civil servants, emphasizing their crucial roles in society especially against the backdrop of cuts to essential services. Co-editors like Michael Lewis and contributors like W. Kamau Bell examine various federal programs to highlight their importance and counter stereotypes that portray government workers as incompetent.
Eggers criticizes the Trump administration's dismissal of numerous government employees, likening it to a reckless cartoonish approach to governance, reflecting a troubling disregard for public service.
The contributors aim to challenge the lazy stereotypes of civil servants, asserting that such views are not only simplistic but also dangerous, especially amid significant cuts to vital public services.
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