On Wed, 19 Sep 2012 02:46:34 -0700, "David Kaye"
wrote:

"bob haller" wrote

the postal service should permit grccery stores to have mini post
offices.

They do; they're called contract stations and they've existed since the
beginnings of the post office.

They will accept packages from FedEx and UPS, too.

the postal service should get out of delivering packages. that
duplicates fed x and ups..

The Postal Service delivers packages cheaper than FedEx or UPS

There are a lot of variables assumed in there.

and requires signatures by the recipient.

That service is (is not) available with all services.

FedEx and UPS throw the packages over the
fence or leave them where people can steal them.

USPS does exactly the same and they leave everything in the mailbox. Note
that signature service is available from FedEx or UPS.


Whenever I need to ship
anything I always use the Postal Service.

Whoopie!