Why does no-one ever push for the separation of State and Culture?

My girlfriend was in the military (awesome.) and has a true-to-heart if slightly idealized outlook that "If it's military, it's better."  Military goes with what works because mucking about will get you killed and cause your mission to fail!

Similarly I think the trappings of mucking about in Culture detract from the health of a State.  I go to my Canadian government for help.  If I get there I won't care for graphics.  I won't care for cushy chairs.  I won't care for slickness.  In fact it will turn me off.  Because I know how much that stuff costs to design and produce, and to what extent it all represents inefficiency for the sake of a Cultural, ie: emotionally charged look.  This is why sometimes I get pissed off walking around P3 buildings.  The government partners with business to... why?  I don't know!  Get access to high-end finishes?!

If you're a State sworn to look after the health of your citizens, how anyone feels about it shouldn't matter.  Just help me, or anyway leave me alone if it's only in the name of Culture.  Or don't pretend like you're helping me.