As of March 2013, the U.S. deficit balance was $16 trillion. Why do think the U.S. government should be concerned?

As of March 2013, the U.S. deficit balance was $16 trillion. Why  do think the U.S. government should be concerned? Should the government  be equally concerned, if it were a surplus?
Your response should be at least 500 words in length.

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