ETA: I'm on about his bluesky post, to be clear, not this thread
I reckon approximately 100% of those people would prefer 18F stay how it is
It's not a solution.
If we're talking about the current administration, there's no way in hell they're going to contract with a consultancy made up of gov't employees they just fired. If they do hire consultants they'll be ones who are loyal to Musk.
If we're talking about a future administration that wants to show intent to repair the damage done to gov't workers and services, why in the world would that admin start by privatizing 18F?
HOWEVER Congress has NOT reduced the budget so everything I just said is bullshit and hypothetical until some of that money starts coming back into our pockets.
But I am trying to remain optimistic. These are challenging times.
Guess it's a good thing we are in the US and there is no tax dollar coercion considering you are free to renounce citizenship and leave the country.
Thus never having to pay the fees required to participate/live in US society. Kinda like if you don't want to pay monthly gym fees, don't--but don't expect to use their gym equipment whenever suits you.
If you have no ties (current citizenship, located within US territory or work) to the US, you do not pay US taxes.