[RnMomof7]

I am sad at the demise of postal services.. Almost no one sends letters or cards anymore..

My little grandchildren get so excited when something comes in their name.. it is so much more significant than an e card..

But the postal service is quickly making itself irrelevant because of cost

[Gondring]

If USPS rates had kept up with inflation for the past 30 years (from, say, the 13-cent stamps of the 1970s), the cost would be over 50¢ by now.

I think that a well run government should have a government-run postal system that provides security in the form of the US police and military, rather than having to rely on private couriers alone. There should be no complaints about competition from private groups, and no more stupid sponsorships of biking teams, etc., though.

[goat granny]

I don’t keep track of the postal rates when they go up so I like the forever stamp...don’t have to go to the PO and buy 1 or 2 cent stamps to cover the new rates. Oh wonder if the rates went up and my stamps are not enought to send a card or bill.