Most of the reaction to the rate case decision yesterday was pretty predictable, but as Postcom has pointed out, the fixation on the ‘forever stamp’ was surprising. The predictable is typified by the blogger who noted “I can remember when postcards were only 4 cents each. 1963..”. Well yes, and candy bars and sodas were 5 cents. And gas was 19 cents. And the minimum wage was $1.25. And your point is…?

Probably the most worrisome comments were found in the Salt Lake Tribune story that found customers really weren’t that concerned about the rate increase. Not because they felt the USPS deserved the money, but, as one customer at the PO put it, ‘”I’m here to get my passport,” she shrugged. “I rarely mail anything anymore. I do everything online.””

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