In Sweden we have quite the opposite experience. Privatization of the postal service has led to much worse service, closure of postal offices, long delivery ti

In Sweden we have quite the opposite experience. Privatization of the postal service has led to much worse service, closure of postal offices, long delivery times in less densely populated areas (read non profitable), and Loss of mail; to make profit, the companies hire the lowest grade, temp-workers they can get their hands on. Sometimes these people figure it is easier to burn or throw away mail rather than to do the actual work of delivering it.