So would you say you are employed by the porn industry, or "subsidized" by it?

My employer pays for my ongoing training. They pay my health care and my salary. Am I "subsidized" by my private-sector employer?

I think the problem here is that you are misusing the word "free". As a member of the armed forces, Steve had to perform certain job functions in return for the benefits he received. In other words, he was employed by the military.

Matt

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