[hinckley buzzard]

The federal gubbermint sees the postal system as a distribution network for goods and information. Years ago, when I was a federal employee with the VA, there was a standard contingency plan for what to do in event of a nuclear attack--report to the nearest post office and await further instructions.

Really.

[muawiyah]

Not "wait" but let them know you were still around by filing a card.

That's still the policy.

Here's the fundamental problem with the Obamista idea ~ technically it's doable. On the other hand with 200,000+ delivery personnel it's not likely there are enough federal troops and gun-toting officials to protect that many letter carriers.

The government would probably need to turn to the NRA to find volunteers to protect the carriers.

Or, alternatively, issue firearms to postal employees!