B. A rural parcels post at the rate of 5c for the first pound, 2c for each additional pound, limit of weight eleven pounds.
Affirmative
The Affirmative is in favor of the Parcels Post, for
I. The United States government would benefit financially.
A. The receipts from the increased volume of business would more than repay the loss from the reduction in rate.
B. Increased receipts from rural routes would be clear profit.
1. Rural routes are already equipped for this service.
C. If the post with foreign countries pays now, the government ought to make a profit from a similar domestic service.
II. The general public would benefit by this service.