I rent a mailbox from a private agent, ( Pack and Mail )
so that I can receive packages without waiting at home for
the UPS guy , and to insure against having things stolen off
my doorstep.
A lot of the stuff I get is Ammo and Shooting accessories,
so it's worth paying a few bucks a month for peace of mind.
(They sign for all deliveries.)
They are also an official Postal Agent , which means they
can receive mail delivered by the US Post Office.
Today I went to see if I had anything in my box , and
pay my annual fee. While the clerk was making out my receipt,
I noticed a sign posted by the register.
This is what it said- ( paraphrased )
[b]"We have been requested to inspect any package over
8 0z. delivered via UPS or FEDEX, and to verify
the Identity of the receipient.
The package will be opened in your presence,
and you must provide photo ID" ..etc...[/b]
By the time I finished reading this,(TWICE) my receipt was ready,
and I pocketed it and left , too stunned to ask any
questions of the girl behind the counter.[:O]
So, it appears that Uncle Sam is worried that
some RagHead might be sending me Anthrax or a Semtex party favor , and is
dilligently taking steps to thwart their Evil plans.
How Thoughtful.[rolleyes]
My advice to all of you - Wash behind your ears , and be careful what you
wish for.
(and now the moral of the story)
[b]" The natural progress of things is for liberty to yield
and government to gain ground."
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)[/b]