1. United States
2. W.V.
3. Letter

The proposed plan to disband the US Postal Service's Board of Governors and place the agency under the authority of the Commerce Department raises significant concerns. Privatizing this crucial public service could severely undermine its ability to provide affordable, reliable delivery to every American household, especially in rural and remote areas that are less profitable for private companies to serve. The Postal Service is a constitutionally established institution that has faithfully served the nation for over 250 years. Stripping it of its independence and subjecting it to corporate profitability motives threatens to dismantle the very premise of universal service on which it was founded. Private carriers may be incentivized to reduce service frequencies, centralize deliveries away from residences, and prioritize high-volume urban routes over sparsely populated rural ones - leaving many Americans underserved or unserved altogether. Moreover, the Postal Service currently enjoys high public approval across the political spectrum. Pursuing its privatization against the will of the overwhelming majority risks eroding public trust in democratic institutions. Instead of dismantling this vital public good, efforts should be directed towards bolstering its financial sustainability through reasonable pricing adjustments and operational efficiencies, without compromising its core mission. The potential consequences of undermining this longstanding national service are too severe to ignore the concerns of citizens and postal workers alike. A thoughtful reconsideration of this proposal is warranted.