Letter: Independent party needed to get the fiscal house in order

Letter: Independent party needed to get the fiscal house in order

Americans often hear about the national debt in abstract trillions, but the reality becomes clearer when viewed per person. Today, the U.S. national debt amounts to roughly $112,000 to $115,000 for every man, woman, and child in the country. That figure alone should give pause. It represents a long-term obligation that future taxpayers will ultimately bear. At the same time, even relatively short-term military engagements add to this burden. The…