Don’t give up by giving OCS to private industry
To The Editor:
Re “Public to Issue Stamp of Disapproval, on Possible Post Office Sale” (news, April 3):
Postal officials, by and large, are NOT bright people. Do they understand their mission? Just as the Asst. D.A. wants to put the accused away “for life,” and the Legal Aid or “18B” attorney wants to have the client “walk,” postal officials should do their best to preserve the institution and not give in and give up to private industry. Are they acting in cahoots? The senior Oregon Congressman last year called upon the Postmaster General to resign for this reason, and suggested that instead of circling the wagons, he should do something constructive to save his agency.
The electronic spectrum cannot be blamed for everything. Why are there long lines at most post offices? People use the post office a lot for packages, going and coming and returns. And if postal officials are to be believed, then the small finance stations, such as London Terrace, are not in danger of closing. Small facilities serve the community.
Alan Flacks
