Just ignore the whining about mailboxes

Re Confusion, frustration greet decision to put

community mailboxes on hold, Oct. 28 For 13 years we have lived in an adult lifestyle area (age range 60 to 90+) and have never had door-to-door mail delivery. No one complains about the boxes. If someone is unable to pick up their mail, a neighbour will gladly do it for them.

These days everyone is concerned about exercise. What is wrong with going for a walk and picking up the mail at the same time?

You often meet other residents and it ends up being a social meeting. It is so nice to see people all bundled up and getting fresh air in the winter as they pick up their mail.

Why should we as seniors pay for others, especially the younger ones, to have door-to-door service? Also, in this day and age most people, including seniors, get their bills online, e-greeting cards, etc., so other than flyers, there is no need to pick up the mail on an everyday basis. To me all I can come up with in this debate is that it’s sheer laziness. Barb Barlow, Alliston, Ont. I am sick and tired of the spoiled whiners who are still receiving home delivery from Canada Post. And shame on Canada Post for caving in to these remaining coddled few. We moved quite a bit with my husband’s job so we have had them since 1989 on our return to London.

So please, Mr. Trudeau, do not waste any more of our hard-earned money by giving in to these few. Yes, I can appreciate that those who are not as mobile would have some difficulty, but I’m sure a neighbour would pick up your mail for you. Barbara Read, Paris, Ont.