Joe Davidson, The Huffington Post
Over the course of many years, many changes to the current postal system of America has changed. Due to advancements made in technology and particularly the internet field, bills are now being paid online, funds are transferred online, and letters are sent via email. The U.S Postal service has lost most of its revenue from the sale of stamps and has come near the face of bankruptcy for a couple of years now. However, after making many budget cuts and laying off thousands of workers, they are still hemorrhaging twenty-five million dollars a day! Despite the daily loses, The U.S Postal Service lost 1.3 billion dollars in the last quarter of 2012.On Wednesday Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe blamed the government for preventing the post office from adapting to technological changes in the business world. He said, "Our financial problems are due to the restrictive laws that prevent us from fully responding to changes in consumer behavior," Donahoe said while testifying before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee"... and that "The U.S. Postal Service could become “a significant burden to the taxpayer” if it does not get needed flexibility to change its business operations." According to Donahoe, cutting Saturday delivery will save the company an average of two billion dollars annually and can potentially save the company or at least keep it running for a couple of more years. By doing so, they mailing system will be the same as it was in 1983.It is a shame that a company that was created by one of our founding fathers in 1775 is now near the verge of bankruptcy due to a failure to sustain the current technological needs of the people.
Over the course of many years, many changes to the current postal system of America has changed. Due to advancements made in technology and particularly the internet field, bills are now being paid online, funds are transferred online, and letters are sent via email. The U.S Postal service has lost most of its revenue from the sale of stamps and has come near the face of bankruptcy for a couple of years now. However, after making many budget cuts and laying off thousands of workers, they are still hemorrhaging twenty-five million dollars a day! Despite the daily loses, The U.S Postal Service lost 1.3 billion dollars in the last quarter of 2012.On Wednesday Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe blamed the government for preventing the post office from adapting to technological changes in the business world. He said, "Our financial problems are due to the restrictive laws that prevent us from fully responding to changes in consumer behavior," Donahoe said while testifying before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee"... and that "The U.S. Postal Service could become “a significant burden to the taxpayer” if it does not get needed flexibility to change its business operations." According to Donahoe, cutting Saturday delivery will save the company an average of two billion dollars annually and can potentially save the company or at least keep it running for a couple of more years. By doing so, they mailing system will be the same as it was in 1983.It is a shame that a company that was created by one of our founding fathers in 1775 is now near the verge of bankruptcy due to a failure to sustain the current technological needs of the people.
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ReplyDeleteIt is unfair to blame the government solely for disallowing the United States Postal Service to adapt to technological methods of sending mail. Despite the millions of dollars debt, it is unfair to the multiple workers getting laid off over night because of the failure to adapt to technological changes. In today's society, people are reluctant to pay for stamps, and as a result, are pushing for the use of technology to get their mail through virtual means. This is a major revolution in the business world. as the understanding of a "postal service" has been around ever since America got its independence. It will take time for old school people to adjust to this major change, but it is only for the better of society as the last thing the United States needs is another corporation going bankrupt. There is also a large burden on the citizen's shoulders, as they might be asked to pay significantly higher taxes to help pay for the ever growing United States debt. If the government acts quick and arranges for a more efficient means of sending mail, then the Postal Service may be saved, and reduced to a less significant role in people's lives.
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