As a country, the United States borrows a lot of money. We’re talking about trillions of dollars. But there is a limit. It’s called the debt ceiling, and it’s up for debate in Washington, D.C. You are certainly going to hear a great deal of panic about deadlines and fears of a government shutdown. Let’s set that aside and focus on what really matters: what are we spending all that money on and is it a good investment for the nation?