Need solid examples of disastrous results of privatization of public works...

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30. I'm a consumer and a taxpayer. I want to get the services I need at the best price

Obviously, if I thought I'd get ripped off by the privatized company, I wouldn't support the deal. On the other hand, if the analysis demonstrated an overall benefit, I would support it. I have an open mind with respect to privatization.

Certain infrastructure has traditionally been publically owned, but it doesn't have to be that way. Some functions have traditionally been done by public workers, but there is no reason why a private contractor couldn't provide the same service. In some cities, the sanitation workers work for the city, other cities use private contractors. I'm OK with that and there are few services, that I'd be uncomfortable allowing a private contractor to provide.

BTW, I've also worked in public service (City of New York) and don't share your view about public servants. In my experience, they're no better than private sector workers and I wouldn't assume that just because they work for the public, they take such great pride in their work. Some are very good, but I've also worked with some pretty self-serving civil servants that would not have lasted a week in the private sector.