In a sense, the Repubs attempted to "private equity" the USPS

[live love laugh]

7. It was done in the dark of night so to speak--the media didn't cover it so who knew?

It had nothing to do with being smart.

I knew and I was appalled but also concerned because the money that was taken was used to fund Iraq activities which should have been illegal. I was afraid that if people knew that their postage stamps were funding the war that would create an even more harmful backlash.