Should post office privatized?

As to the question, "Should the post office privatized?", probably. I think it could be very effectively run in such a fashion as a private entity. However, let us examine the more relevant question, and that is "could the post office privatized?". And the short answer to that is "no", at least not very easily. The reason is simple and is as follows: "To establish Post Offices and Post Roads;" ~Article 1, section 8, line 7 -U.S. Constitution. Privatizing the U.S. Postal Service would require a constitutional amendment. Given the very difficult process of doing so, it is highly unlikely this will happen any time soon.

I think they should leave the postal service alone. If they privatize it, it will no longer be a priority. And, just think about what you would spend on postage if it were private. No one will ever mail a letter again. I know I wouldn't. I would try an do everything locally. Forget mailing packages. That would be way too expensive. I would rely on email and phone calls to talk to anyone far away. That would also destroy sites like Ebay. Lots of people use it and but things on there. But if you sell, you would not be able to afford the postage.

There are a number of things that the USPS could do if they were private. They could close many Post Offices that don't justify the need based on volume. The USPS is operating under an antiquated business model. They need to change their practices. They should be in the malls not in every little town and village. Allow them to expand their business such as installing an Internet cafe, a copy service (Post Offices used to have copy machines but many were removed by order of Congress) or a faxing service. Allow them to be sub stations for FedEx or UPS so people can have overnight service if they want. There are many ways the USPS could be profitable if they were allowed to do so and they can't as long as the politicians have control over them.

This is the first time I've heard of Post Office locations closing. In fact, that would be a bit of a shock... but in all honesty I can't say that I'm not surprised IF this turns out to be true. Everything's about money more so now then ever before. So since the government is responsible for the postal service, if they can find a way to cut locations (by closing them) then they're saving money. Of course that would mean more layoffs and more lost jobs. But, then again anything our government does doesn't surprise me anymore. They talk a big game, but don't deliver. No, changing how the postal service is run isn't really going to solve any problems. In the end it's all about money. With the advancment of technology fewer packages, letters and bills need to be sent out... however, the world isn't going to turn to the digital age so readly. In fact there are households that don't have computers, or members with basic computer knowledge who rely on snail mail (post office) to get their bills, hear from family and friends etc. In fact, despite technology... Decemember remains the busiest month for the U.S. Postal Service. Why? Because People spend and use this service to send things all over the world.

There are many courier services apart from govt services for the same reason and there does not seem any reason to privatize postal services. Thanks for sharing.

I think privatized post office and their service is a good idea. There are still needs for sending packages and postal mails around the world and within each country. It's the same here in Sweden with closing post offices. Most grocery stores have taken over the post offices service.

I would understand giving up Saturday delivery as they once thought about doing, but the postal service is still needed by many who have not transformed to the computer world. Our elderly love receiving letters and many love to send replies as well. A paper greeting card is much more personal than a card sent by e-mail. Magazines and newspapers are still better than the website version, we shouldn't have to go to a news stand if we can get it delivered in the mailbox. But I do think they could change addresses for many people. My address is from the county next to me and not the county I live in because of living so close to the county line a couple miles away. It causes confusion both in the tax offices and the court system. My husband got called twice for jury duty because of this in the wrong county. With the 911 system in place to know where people are I would think these offices could at least get the addresses figured out as to what county they are in.