[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by nn0wheremann

The post office has run on its own revenue, along with a line of credit from the Treasury Department, since 1970. Since the 1990s it has had to cover accrued pension costs 100% as well. The idea is that it should run like a business. Problem is, it is a constitutionally mandated government service, not a business. We do not expect our police or fire departments to run at a profit, like a business. Immigration and customs enforcement is not expected to run like a profitable business. We all benefit by having a post office. It’s competitors are not eager to replace it, at least not its unprofitable functions, like rural free delivery, or carrying mail and packages to those unfortunate enough to live in high crime neighborhoods. We need to get serious about government and necessary services, and throw out the clowns that are trying to destroy our government. The problem with carrying “less government” too far, is we might get stuck with just that.

I agree with most of what you said but dont you think the post office should be run more efficiently?