[Gordongekko909]

The problem is, if it costs the USPS more to deliver to that out-of-the-way place than the thirty-nine cents it cost to send that letter, then that means that other people are paying for that service, instead of the person sending the letter.

Higher rates to out-of-the-way places would result in costs to deliver to more populous areas dropping. End result: everyone gets what they pay for.

[adamsjas]

Higher rates to out-of-the-way places would result in costs to deliver to more populous areas dropping. End result: everyone gets what they pay for.

At what cost?

Pricing everything at a flat rate that covers the cost is a reasonable and fair way to go. Why subsidize the liberal city centers with cheap service at the expense of citizens and businesses in Bush Country?

Everybody gets treated equally, 39 cents to pay the phone bill or write home to mom regardless of where you live.

Try that with FedEx and you will see how utterly wrong you are.

[deport]

Higher rates to out-of-the-way places would result in costs to deliver to more populous areas dropping. End result: everyone gets what they pay for.

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Reckon that approach could be applied to other services that are provided for the good of mankind like:
Electricity
Natural gas
Water
Sewer
Garbage
Roads
Telephone

May not be a bad approach... pay for what you use.