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Money IS debt. Government spending creates money and so does taking out loans. Those who live within their means or save large sums of money must thank those in debt for giving them the opportunity to do so. I say, better the government be in debt than private citizens because the government doesn't bounce checks.

> they've been printing money and giving it to institutions

Who is "they"? The Treasury?

What purpose does calling this out gain? What changes after you've made this statement?

This isn't the standard to which comments on this website are held, generally; why does this one bother you?

If other people feel similarly, but are afraid to comment publicly, it can inspire discussion in future threads and create psychological comfort for them to join in the future.