The USPS Plans to Stave off Oblivion with Junk Mail

The well-publicized financial woes of the US Postal Service have upset the American public. Even in the digital age, we love mail–or at least the idea of mail–because a handwritten letter demonstrates more commitment to communication than does a text, a tweet or an email.

Some accepted facts: There is no substitute for a smudged love letter. Birthday cards should come with stamps on them. And all wedding invitations should be opened on the kitchen counter, by hand.

Nevertheless,

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