What a crock!!! You are saying that the government, through the USPS, must subsidize these businesses. Are you sure you are posting on the right blog? These “businesses” need a below market ride for their shipping in order to survive? Well, so far as I am concerned, they need to go under right behind the USPS!!
Since the government is not now supporting USPS with taxpayer dollars just what do you think you are talking about?
Are you sure that's what you want? One of my sales paid for my recent contribution to FR.
USPS rates are the only way that small sellers can compete with mega-sellers like Amazon and Overstock, who get dirt cheap shipping deals from UPS, On-Track, etc.
Look at it this way: Millions of small sellers, by providing work for post office employees, are subsidizing the delivery of your electric bill. Maybe it's time you show some appreciation.