I do not dislike public employees. I do however dislike their attitude toward pay and benefits. I respect all of you, however, you are not "special." You provide a valuable contribution to society. So do private sector employees. You work hard. So do private sector employees. You receive 15 paid holidays, many paid vacation days and usually retire in your 50s with full pensions, and then receive Social Security. Private sector employees get four (maybe) paid holidays, little paid vacation and work until they drop, and are lucky if they live to get Social Security. You need a reality check!