Yes ,the Post Offices are a Constitutional obligation. But that does not mean that mail has to be delivered to the recipient. What says that the mail can’t be held at the Post Office for pick up of delivered to the recipient twice a week?
I guess they will lay off about 20% of the workers. Yeah, and I bet it will snow in Panama next month too. So, let’s see, no mail delivery and a bunch of people lingering around the post office doing what?? Meanwhile, the vehicle fleet will remain as is. There should be some savings in less fuel used I guess. But in the long run, this is not going to solve the PO’s problems. The legacy costs are too large from what I gather. The flat fee for delivery US wide of course is a problem but that is not addressed.
Perhaps (.)bama will use this plan to save money with the military too that is be on duty 5 days a week or some such.
“What says that the mail can’t be held at the Post Office for pick up of delivered to the recipient twice a week?”
Hmm, interesting question.... I’m guessing we’d actually need more post offices in rural areas, but how about once a week, then, or perhaps NO delivery?
Would all of Hussein’s “deserving” people approve?