[s73v3r_]

Yet, it was still my choice to live there. And, and this is the most important part, I still earned that money through my work. Having it auto deducted from the paycheck isn't any different than having auto pay set up on my bank account.

[charleslmunger]

That's the difference - you choose to live there. You can't choose to not be part of a public union, for state jobs that have one. Support for political causes should not be a requirement for employment by the state.

[s73v3r_]

Again, yes, you can. You are free to choose your job based on the conditions of the job.