UHH folks, don’t forget legislation from 2001 to the present. Starting in 2001 all of Congress, both Dems and Reps passed legislation concerning the financing of the USPS retirement plan and future healthcare costs of retirees. A certain percentage of USPS profits must first go to cover the USPS retirement plan and retiree future healthcare costs before any other expenses are covered. This year I believe 5.6 billion dollars are allocated to this fund before any other USPS operating expenses are covered. Blame the Congress both Dems and Reps for this. The Presidents Bush and Obama both signed this legislation. This I believe was done before Trump was elected, so don’t blame Trump.

I won't go into a listing of all the ills of the USPS without also giving praise and pointing to blame. Every country has a national postal service. Our USPS is caught between politicians who want to abolish it so private companies can take over this potentially lucrative business and the people who want delivery of their checks, medicine, etc. as well as packages in a timely fashion.

I use the USPS for my business. UPS leaves packages at the door, garage door or on the floor of an apartment building - no place for something valuable! Can't use them. FedEx earned a reputation for the speed and quality of service, but at a price. My customers are expecting 'free shipping'. I"m happy to compete in a "level playing field" where all the players have an equal chance. Some would call this "the American Dream" of, for example starting your small business and earning a living. I can't compete with deep discounts given to a walmart, amazon or overseas small sellers who can ship something for $0.99 selling price with "free shipping" (from China!!!). This must change! For the benefit of all Americans.

Everything is 'broken' now, or is actively being broken (without being political) - water pollution, air pollution, 5+ million Covid cases and rising, stealing from Medicare/Social Security trust fund to give some relief to the unemployed while also trying to eliminate healthcare coverage for pre-existing health conditions (like Covid-19!!!). We need the USPS 'fixed'. They should not be giving our money to third party companies for printing postage labels at home or a small business. They should not give massive discounts for volume shippers while smaller American businesses must pay 'retail' prices for basic services. They deserve to either be supported by the Federal Government as a vital part of our country's infrastructure OR be set completely free from the government to run their business as a business without the congressional 'fiddling' with anything to do with the business of the USPS.

Until then, the USPS is slowing down, overtime is being eliminated, more things are getting 'lost' in the mail, the Delivery Signature service is being forgotten, workers are demoralized and retail customers and small businesses are paying for the large shippers and small international sellers.