[missedthecue]

The USPS may not technically get congressionally allocated tax dollars each year, but they do have

1. A federally protected monopoly on the delivery of all mail smaller than a manila envelope or parcel. This is why FedEx can't mail a letter for you.

2. A federally protected monopoly on the use of mailboxes. This is why Amazon must park their truck, get out, and walk up to your front door to leave a tiny box.

3. An exemption from property taxes on all post office locations. Competitors must pay tax on their offices, distribution centers, and retail locations.

4. Interest free zero covenant loans from the federal government that only must be repaid in theory.

[lotsofpulp]

Good points I had not thought of!