Unfortunately, too many policymakers get hooked on outsourcing as a goal rather than a means. And, often times, they ignore the fact that a good many activities of government should not be contracted out, they should be eliminated. McConnell There should never be any sacred cow services that are forever excluded from the analysis of what should be outsourced. As technology and needs change, so will the types of services that a government may wish to outsource. Mendelson The private sector drives the economy.
Government regulates it and ensures equal opportunity.
Government meets the public need and protects the rights, the health and safety of all citizens. Those government functions that fulfill these needs must never be contracted out. Today, government agencies run golf courses, telecommunications systems and casinos. Corporations deliver mail, sell drinking water and run jails. Public employees' unions opposed Indiana's attempt to privatize data processing and attempts in Texas to explore welfare privatization.