Public Service Isn’t a Business

Governing for 350 Million Is Not About Increasing Income for a Few

May 30, 2025

Public services and private businesses exist for fundamentally different reasons. Businesses are designed to generate profit for their owners or shareholders. In contrast, public services exist to meet collective needs—like education, health, safety, and infrastructure—that cannot be addressed adequately by individuals or local groups alone. At its core, public service is about serving people, not generating income.

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