> * A box for its use at every residence in the United States There are plenty of places that don't have a box. That box is paid for privately and not required

> * A box for its use at every residence in the United States There are plenty of places that don't have a box. That box is paid for privately and not required. > A federal monopoly; it is unlawful for any company to carry a letter in the United States and charge a similar price to USPS rates. You got that wrong, see here: http://about.usps.com/publications/pub542/pub542_ch1_001.htm#ep1029138 http://about.usps.com/publications/pub542/pub542_ch1_001.htm...