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From: eugene@auvax.UUCP
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Subject: Re: CUPW"s 10-cent letter gimmick
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Date: Thu, 8-Dec-83 11:54:49 EST
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Posted: Thu Dec  8 11:54:49 1983
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I disagree that Canada Post offers discounts to business mail because
its sound business practice.  I haven't seen any data which suggests that
Canada Post needs to price business mail lower in order to retain their
patronage (other than vague threats from various business organizations)
nor have I seen any data which shows that business mail provides the
larger share of Canada Post's income.  I might be more sympathetic if
such data was provided.  Otherwise, I can only conclude that the business
mail subsidy is a direct result of political pressure and lobbying.  In
other words, the squeeky wheel gets the grease.

Gene Rubin
Athabasca University