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		__MatrixMan__ on Oct 4, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: What are your arguments in favor of end-to... I'm with you, but as a critique for your metaphor: Does the layperson receive meaningful mail anymore? With the exception of my W-2 and the occasional jury summons, I feel like nothing about my life would change if the post office just threw away my envelopes.

thecatspaw on Oct 4, 2019 | [–]

Yes, I get bills, banking records, payment slips, voting papers etc all per mail.

I also have a shredder to destroy it before throwing them away.

httpsterio on Oct 4, 2019 | [–]

Rarely important stuff passed through the mail as everything has moved to email... Thus, making the issue even more prominent.

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