V. The parcels post has been successful in other countries and is practicable.
A. It has paid
1. Financially.
2. In comfort and convenience.
B. In nearly every country the rates are lower than in the United States and the limit in weight is much higher.
Negative
The Negative is opposed to the Parcels Post, for
I. The present postal deficit would be increased rather than diminished.
A. The cost of the increased service would not be covered by the increased traffic.
1. The government cannot compete successfully with the express companies.