Feds on the hot seat: People love to hate 'em.

The article presents opinions on pay freeze, furloughs, bonus caps and freeze hiring in the U.S. federal government. Some believe it is better to work in the private sector because they see no job security in a government job anymore. Others believe politicians target the federal workforce because it is the only area they can touch. Sentiments about imposing a 10-day unpaid leave, possible reduction of pension and possible cut of politicians pay are mentioned. INSETS: Mission trumps frustration;Feds say: What about contractors?.