I had a realization that the very existence of private domestic shippers in countries indicates a failure of their government to provide universal infrastructure needed by all citizens.

There may be specialized needs like same-day couriers, special handling requirements and other edge cases, but those should be small specialty houses, not international mega-corps.

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Because without the post office, then people in rural areas would never get any mail. Same with electricity, internet, and other utilities.

You have to support people that live in all parts of the country, because we can't survive if 100% of the population lived in dense cities. You need stuff that can only be done in remote areas.

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