This was common under Postmaster General Summerfield. He also had a pornography museum which was very popular with the “little old ladies in tennis sneakers” crowd. When Day replaced him, he abolished both and the Reich Wing was furious..They can still get DNA from the envelope, but self-adhesive stamps have essentially antiquated that source. If you are totally paranoid, a sponge or roller-type moistener eliminate that source too.
It IS interesting the body of law that protects security with the USPS. Also, taken back to the principles of Ben Franklin, a mail truck has the right of way over any other vehicle on the road, even fire, ambulance, or police. It needs to stay that way, and we need to keep them functioning.
Of interest on “national Security”. The guy who released classified CIA information, Snowden, was and employee of Booz Allen, as another of the endless “contractors” put in place by the Bush/Cheney regime. BTW, this isn’t hardly the first time Booz Allen has been involved in illegal activities relative to government contracts, and they STILL get them! It’s about all those “carryover” folks who started as political employees, then became “permanent civil service”.
maxwello51 almost 11 years ago
One of the most undervalued government functions.
Hawthorne almost 11 years ago
Astute observation. That’s why we read the comics, right?
hippogriff almost 11 years ago
This was common under Postmaster General Summerfield. He also had a pornography museum which was very popular with the “little old ladies in tennis sneakers” crowd. When Day replaced him, he abolished both and the Reich Wing was furious..They can still get DNA from the envelope, but self-adhesive stamps have essentially antiquated that source. If you are totally paranoid, a sponge or roller-type moistener eliminate that source too.
garysnorton almost 11 years ago
Excellent!
Justice22 almost 11 years ago
The USPS is great.
chazandru almost 11 years ago
Another good reason to keep the USPS up and running.Respectfully,C.
Dtroutma almost 11 years ago
It IS interesting the body of law that protects security with the USPS. Also, taken back to the principles of Ben Franklin, a mail truck has the right of way over any other vehicle on the road, even fire, ambulance, or police. It needs to stay that way, and we need to keep them functioning.
pam Miner almost 11 years ago
The PO is good. That used to be all we had! I love this one!
bbhc almost 11 years ago
And if you are British they will share it with GCHQ!Great cartoon
Dtroutma almost 11 years ago
Of interest on “national Security”. The guy who released classified CIA information, Snowden, was and employee of Booz Allen, as another of the endless “contractors” put in place by the Bush/Cheney regime. BTW, this isn’t hardly the first time Booz Allen has been involved in illegal activities relative to government contracts, and they STILL get them! It’s about all those “carryover” folks who started as political employees, then became “permanent civil service”.
kevin87031 almost 11 years ago
We vegetarians do not lick stamps nor envelopes.
Rymlianin almost 11 years ago
Open a USPS envelope? What? And get anthrax all over myself?