1. United States
2. Ore.
3. Letter

The decision to consider taking control of the US Postal Service from its independent governing board raises significant concerns about the potential for infringement on free communication and suppression of opposition voices. History has shown that authoritarian leaders often seek to control postal and communications systems as a means of consolidating power and silencing dissent. This move threatens to undermine a vital public service that many rural communities rely upon for essential deliveries and connectivity. We must safeguard the Postal Service's independence to protect our democratic principles of freedom of expression and access to information for all citizens, regardless of location or political affiliation. Transforming this agency into an extension of the executive branch could enable censorship, surveillance, and the politicization of mail services. These concerns demand vigilant defense of the Postal Service's autonomy from partisan interference. Furthermore, the Postal Service's financial challenges do not justify sacrificing its institutional integrity. Alternative solutions that preserve its independent governing structure while addressing operational inefficiencies should be earnestly pursued. The public's trust in the neutral and reliable delivery of mail must take precedence over any proposed restructuring motivated by political calculations. I demand you firmly oppose any efforts to undermine the Postal Service's independence and tell us what you plan to do to protect it as a constitutionally enshrined public service accessible to all Americans, safeguarding our cherished democratic values.