DEB wrote:There is a lot wrong with the Post Office no doubt. But with that said, what about rural areas and the delivery of their mail? I was raised in the Panhandle and I don't see other services going to go there to deliver mail. Not everyone has a computer or email and I don't think one should rely on technology for their information. Although I also see that the Post Office is planning on shutting down many rural area post offices. It seems everyone forgets those who live outside the cities or large built up areas.
The Post Office is one of the few government agencies required by the constitution, to whit:
Section 8.
The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States;
(Removed the prior and after clauses) To establish Post Offices and post Roads;
Get rid of some of those other alphabet agencies and fix/keep that which is, one provided for by the constitution and two provides a service to those outside of the cities.
They're not doing much for the common defense either. Look at the frequent invasions along our southern border. Some by foreign military. Obama does nothing. Bush did nothing. Perry doesn't look like he'll be an improvement either.