Because a person is a person through other people.
Because despite the rhetoric of cynics, good governance is both possible and valuable.
Because one is not content to merely be critical of current governance from the sidelines.
Because one supports the mission; it is necessary.
Because the mission is challenging.
Because one values service to their fellow citizens.
Because their fellow citizens value that person's talents and service.
Because even if someone believes that everything is fungible and nothing matters but themselves, it's possible to find challenging, well paid, highly regarded work in government.
Because a person is a person through other people.
Because despite the rhetoric of cynics, good governance is both possible and valuable.
Because one is not content to merely be critical of current governance from the sidelines.
Because one supports the mission; it is necessary.
Because the mission is challenging.
Because one values service to their fellow citizens.
Because their fellow citizens value that person's talents and service.
Because even if someone believes that everything is fungible and nothing matters but themselves, it's possible to find challenging, well paid, highly regarded work in government.