The longest line in Washington is at your local post office

America has allowed its postal service to deteriorate. We should demand our leaders do better — and we should treat post office workers with kindness and respect.

Unbelievable is right, but it’s not the employee’s fault, it’s voters like you and me who aren’t lifting up our voice and demanding that our elected officials solve this mess. America can’t be a top-rate nation without a reliable postal service. That’s something that red and blue voters should be able to agree upon.

When I finally make it to the window I’m ready with my credit card and a big smile. I exude politeness. I figure that the employees stuck in this turmoil deserve a friendly face.