The End Of The United States Postal Service

Over the summer, many Philadelphia residents haven’t gotten their mail. (For example, my Sports Illustrated from last week just arrived yesterday.) It’s all part of the Southwest Philly postal processing plant, which gets rid of the problem of bills by not delivering them to you in a timely fashion, or at all!

But now that Philly Future blogger Her Alter Ego is on the case, the post office’s days are numbered.

So, you all were wondering if I had gone mute and lost my ability to rant online. Never fear, Her Alter Ego is here! Today’s skewering and blistering criticism is reserved for the U.S. Postal Service because they have eaten my last piece of mail. I am starting a revolution.

So I sent them a letter, and yes this is pretty much it:

This is a complaint. Every month, yes EVERY MONTH, something I mail using a stamp in a correctly sized envelope goes missing. Recently, almost all of my bills did NOT reach the intended recipients.

I have written my last check and signed up for on-line bill pay. I am putting you on notice that I am I am going to tell anyone who will listen that your services are a JOKE. I intend to become a one-woman reverse publicity campaign.

In two weeks, Mr. Zip will be on the streets, turning tricks, as the Post Office shutters its doors and mailboxes for good.

Starting a Revolution in My Mailbox [Philly Future]
Postal boss acknowledges Phila. problems [Daily News]