Why don't we lower the debt ceiling?

I heard this ominous message today on the radio. That message was that if we don't raise the debt ceiling bad things will happen. We, the United States of America, will default on its obligations. Really? Good.

It's about time that this comes home to roost. I know this is unlikely to happen given our lack of courage to do things that are right as opposed to doing things that are easy. However, I would like for us to consider not only not raising the debt ceiling, but lowering it. Let's actually cut our spending and borrow less. Principal repayment. Novel concept, isn't it?

Think about it, folks. If we don't put the brakes on soon or later, then we will continue our slow but apparently willful and determined descent into a worsening financial situation.

That's the short and sweet of it. As always, be thankful for what you have, buy only what you need, and work diligently for peace. Call your representative or senator today and urge him or her to introduce and support legislation backing term limits.