This should remove any doubt about why we are in debt. And assume that what we are shown is very old indeed. Add into that heat sensors, and magnified sound--

Anyone worried about the government watching them outside has underestimated their ability to watch, and hear you inside your own home.

In the future a "safe" room will have a whole new meaning.

You can also assume it is not being used for our benefit or there would never be a unsolved murder, missing person, or missing child.

Every person could be fed, housed, and clothed and given a meaningful job--but alas this is not the plan.