Regarding the U.S. Postal Service's decision to end Saturday
delivery ("Saturday Mail Delivery Nears End," U.S. News, Feb.
7): Now let's take the next logical step and eliminate the
Postal Service. Eliminating the Postal Service will open the way
for private entrepreneurs to enter this arena with new ideas and
compete to satisfy actual demand. The result will be better
service, innovative solutions and lower costs for the customer.
Ted Mullins  Perkasie, Pa.  Why not consider untapped revenue
sources available to reduce operating deficits and perhaps even
turn a small profit? The Postal Service could sell advertising
space on the sides of mailboxes, inside and outside of post
offices and on the small Jeeps, regular trucks and heavy-duty,
long-haul trucks. Sell off some of the valuable real estate and
move to less expensive locations.  Why not join banks and fast-
food restaurants that sublet space at Wal-Mart WMT -0.75% Wal-
Mart Stores Inc. U.S.: NYSE $78.50 -0.59 -0.75% Dec. 12, 2013
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