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>>>Well, from what I remember AT&T was a private business before the government broke them apart. I think that sometimes the government wants to break businesses apart because the feds perceive them (the businesses) as having too much power. Kind of like the old Standard Oil stuff. IBM and Microsoft also come to mind. I see that as a separate issue then whether or not the feds should have a monopoly in any one area.
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>>Doug;
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>>Then we have the United States Postal Service. Oh Lord, why did I think of that?
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>>Tom
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>I think it would be interesting to see what would shake out there. Having said that isn't the USPS (or equivalent) in the Constitution? I don't recall if it's federally mandated or not - but try and pry it loose from the grip of the unions and you'll get a refresher definition of the word "thug", I'd bet. <g>

Doug;

My brother worked for the Post Office for a few years, and has lots of stories. One joke is AK 47's should be the "standard issue" to each new employee. He told me that management "left something to be desired"!

Tom