When Civilians, Citizens, Residents, of the Country of America, pay their taxes and dues to the Government, and the this is for the Government to Protect the Country, then when the Government is Shutdown and there is a problem, how will the Government be able to be there when you need them in an emergency? Where will they come to see you and send people to address the problems in your city or town? You are paying taxes, right? For What level of protection? Is it an illusion that you think you have full protection?