02-12-2013, 12:47 PM
Ah yes, it is in the Constitution:
"To establish Post Offices and post Roads"
Where does it specify a monopoly? Where does it say competition would be bad?
Many countries like Germany, Netherlands, Japan and more are pursuing paths of postal liberalization and privatization with great results. Fact is, the USPS is failing and sticking to the status quo will not work. The Constitution does not prohibit private mail, it just gives Congress permission to run its own postal system, which it is failing at.
“Setting a good example is a far better way to spread ideals than through force of arms.”
-Ron Paul
"To establish Post Offices and post Roads"
Where does it specify a monopoly? Where does it say competition would be bad?
Many countries like Germany, Netherlands, Japan and more are pursuing paths of postal liberalization and privatization with great results. Fact is, the USPS is failing and sticking to the status quo will not work. The Constitution does not prohibit private mail, it just gives Congress permission to run its own postal system, which it is failing at.
“Setting a good example is a far better way to spread ideals than through force of arms.”
-Ron Paul