 - The U. S. Postal Service is already considered a private corporation . . . this was done more than a decade ago. It's a moot point with respect to privatization. With respect to competition, there is no justification for allowing the USPS to maintain a monopoly; like all archaic institutions, it is time for competition. The lobbying arm of the USPS, however, will fight all attempts to stimulate competition in their industry. A more appropriate debate would be how to improve the service, beginning with the ending of all taxpayer subsidies to this now corporation. Furthermore, the USPS should reimburse the taxpayer for all acquired assets. In terms of reducing costs, one could reasonably argue that mail should be delivered to the post office (boxes) and that people can get off their lazy derrieres and pick up their own mail. If the USPS can get a letter or package from the east coast to the west coast, then the recipient can exert some effort to pick up their own mail. This action alone would dramatically reduce the overhead and streamline operations.
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