My government job taught me amazing lessons. I wish Kamala Harris had learned them at McDonald’s

Kamala Harris says she worked at McDonald's early in her career. I worked for both government and private industry and I learned lessons I wish that she had learned, as well.

The most important thing I learned from that crew was how not to shovel. Any bonehead can grunt and heave material from Spot A to Spot B. It takes practice and savvy to turn a mule-like activity into an art.   Jim Bovard is the author of 12 books, including "Last Rights: The Death of American Liberty." He has written for The New York Post, Wall Street Journal, New York Times and Playboy. 

We were supposed to dig a hole to bury any dead animal along the road. This could take half an hour or longer. Bud’s approach was more efficient. We would get our shovels firmly under the animal — wait until no cars were passing by — and then heave the carcass into the bushes. It was important not to let the job crowd the time available for smoking.