The USPS needs to come to terms with the shift in communication mechanisms. People don't write letters as a common means of communication anymore. I believe there is some value in maintaining the Postal Service but its role will need to shift dramatically if we expect to see any sustainability from there.
I think that people in the USPS definitely realize this, but they are unfortunately prohibited from doing any of the obvious things that one would expect them to do in response. They can't close unprofitable post offices, lay off redundant employees, increase prices, or decrease the level of service being offered.
All they can do is let it blow up and then hope Congress gives them enough leeway to put the pieces back together into something better and more sustainable ... hopefully using profitable semi-privatized Western European services as a model.
