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The False Premise of Profitability: Critiquing Postmaster DeJoy's "Delivering for America" Plan

The Flaws of the 'Delivering for America' Plan for USPS The "Delivering for America" Plan: A Fundamental Misunderstanding of USPS The "Delivering for America" plan introduced by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy fundamentally misunderstands the role and purpose of the United States Postal Service (USPS). By attempting to force the USPS to operate like a private freight company such as UPS, DeJoy's plan diverges from the historical and constitutional foundations of the postal service. A Misguided Approach The core issue with the "Delivering for America" plan is its focus on making the USPS self-sufficient and profitable. DeJoy's background as a stakeholder in UPS and his appointment to the USPS signal a conflict of interest, where the primary objective seems to be transforming the USPS into a profit-driven entity, similar to UPS. However, the USPS was never intended to function this wa...