Yes, it is sort of related to state involvement... But at the time I wrote that, I was thinking about leaving home and supporting myself because of conflicts with my parents. They were even slipping in the suggestion that I go into the military or something in order to ... I don't know what effect they wanted to see. Just something that would make me better, or less of a hassle for them. Did your parents have a hard time with the idea that you had suddenly become an adult when you turned 18? It was certainly so for mine. But I'm still here after some counseling, so I guess things are fine now that I do my part by helping my mother manage her job -- and because my parents believe they should "enjoy" me at this age, before I truly do move out. I kind of view the government as an extension of one's parents - you have to rely on it for a lot of things. Healthcare, "helping the poor," etc.
My interests are pretty various (art, science and philosophy), and I'm not sure about what I desire for a career yet...so I'm in community college for now, to save money. However, no matter what job I take, there will definitely be some level of involvement with the government -- such as my salary, the possibility of seeking financial assistance, how it affects my creative and intellectual expression, the values of people I may work with, etc. I may choose to settle into a nice, cosy job (often, positions provided by the govt are pretty cosy) or forgoe that, e.g. if I were a fine artist. I must be crazy, but it seems like the higher your salary, the more politics you have to deal with. And yet the lower the salary, the more you have to enslave yourself to support-programs in the goverment. Right? Hmm, I'm tired...
Once you will know, my dear,
You don't have to fear
A new beginning
Always starts at the end