Yes: Privatization should be on the table if it will fix mail's structural problems. “The Postal Service is in trouble” is a statement that would find bipartisan agreement. While there are competing estimates regarding when the U.S. Postal Service could go bankrupt, it is likely to occur within the next two years.

What will happen if USPS gets privatized?

A privatized USPS would pay federal, state, and local taxes. Members of Congress often express concern when major companies do not pay taxes. The USPS is a $70 billion company that does not pay taxes. Paying taxes would put the USPS on a level playing field with other businesses.

What are the benefits of privatizing the USPS?

Despite the hindrance to a nationwide service, privatizing the USPS would eliminate over 600,000 jobs, revoking its status as a steady source of employment for many, with the service being the largest employer of veterans in the U.S. The Postal Service is also intended to provide a means of mail delivery to all ...