I had to comment regarding this article, "Delivering the mail is
complicated," Aug. 22. I really do not agree with David Mazer, spokesman
for the Southern California region of the U.S. Postal Service, regarding
his statements concerning the post office.
Several times, our carrier delivered mail in the dark, at 6:30 p.m. I
have received misdirected mail in the four years I have lived at this one
address.
Three years after I moved into this apartment, the previous occupants
were still getting mail at the address. Instead of tagging it, the
carriers just put it in the box. Don't the carriers read the names on the
envelopes?
The post office lost four pieces of mail in five months. One piece was
going from Burbank to Burbank, a mere three miles away.
Taking the postal issue a few steps further, the important issues are
not if someone wears a tie or asks me if I need to buy anything else. The
important issues are: Where is my mail going? Will it be delivered on
time and in good condition?
I've had several pieces of mail damaged. There is not just one
dissatisfied customer.
I have too much on my plate right now. Otherwise, I would be right
there with Talbert Kanigher leading the fight for better mail delivery
and better customer service.
EDEN ROSEN
Burbank
