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not really. Everything they offer, private industry offers a better version of. Who sends letters? Email is way faster and cheaper Sending a package? Amazon, ups, or fedex Need a passport? USPS shouldn't handle this, since they're so incompetent at handling passport applications

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Private couriers have no obligations to provide service to anyone. One of the important things about the USPS is that they have an obligation to support the continued operation of basic public services, and they’re organizationally held accountable through their governance structure.

Public services that our government provides are done so without regards to people’s ability to use email, electronic banking, or drive to the nearest FedEx/UPS store in the closest city.

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