“A rigid economy of the public contributions and absolute interdiction of all useless expenses will go far towards keeping the government honest and unoppressive.” — Thomas Jefferson (1823)

We can always think of more things to spend money on right?  Especially when it’s not our money but the government’s money, right?  Hold up… it’s our money…..  What we spend on today when wisely applied is just fine.  What happens when the bill comes due?