Having mail delivered right to our homes is something we take for granted. There is no single reason why the USPS is on the verge of collapse, but most attribute it to either the internet/e-mail, failure of higher-ups to adapt to changing times, and the junk mail boom. Regardless, USPS employees across the country are suffering from major hour cuts and branch closures. The USPS is the 2nd largest employer of American civilians behind Wal-Mart, so this has major impacts on everyday people. Hour cuts also means much slower mail for everyone.
Yes, there are problems and disconnects with the way the USPS has been run and is currently run, but this is an American institution that should not go down. I'm creating this thread is because I had a very upsetting conversation this morning with some local USPS workers regarding their hour cuts. I've also always been a firm believer that snail mail is much more meaningful and personal than an e-mail.
I'd encourage everyone to go out and mail a card or send a letter via USPS this week (Mother's Day is coming up)... and again next week... and again and again. Make a habit out of it, because I don't know about you guys, but I absolutely love getting mail that isn't a bill.... and I absolutely love my postman.
