Korkstand LSU Fan Plaquemine, LA Member since Nov 2003 5810 posts
re: USPS Ends Saturday Delivery (Will Start in August) (Posted on 2/6/13 at 11:25 am to WITNESS23)
quote: Why do UPS and FedEx turn a profit?
Because their shipping rates are not set by Congress, and they have not been required by law to pre-fund 75 years worth of retiree health benefits in a span of 10 years.
Bestbank Tiger Tulane Fan Landmass Gulf Coast Member since Jan 2005 15795 posts Online
re: USPS Ends Saturday Delivery (Will Start in August) (Posted on 2/7/13 at 9:27 pm to Korkstand)
quote: Because their shipping rates are not set by Congress, and they have not been required by law to pre-fund 75 years worth of retiree health benefits in a span of 10 years.
Yep. There's a reason no private company tries to deliver first class mail for 46 cents. It can't be done.
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