Fear Of Mail

American Voicespatriotism ISSUE 37•39 Oct 31, 2001

The U.S. Postal Service has emerged as the primary means of spreading anthrax, sparking fear among mail carriers and millions of Americans. What do you think?

  • “"I've been terrified to open my mail lately. Especially the stuff from Verizon.”

    Rich Pfloeg –
    Carpenter

  • “As owner of America's third-largest mail-order baking-soda distributorship, I am deeply concerned.”

    Frank Dawson –
    Business Owner

  • “To think that just a short time ago, the biggest worry in opening your mail was that a package might contain a spring-propelled boxing glove that knocked you unconscious.”

    Keith Howe –
    Cashier

  • “I was wondering why some moonsuit-wearin' motherfucker handed me a Lenscrafters flyer this morning.”

    Dana Dunst –
    Systems Analyst

  • “We should write 'Return To Sender' on any anthrax-laced letters. That'd show 'em.”

    Andrea Vincent –
    Podiatrist

  • “As a major New York media power player, I'd better see an envelope full of anthrax on my desk by noon tomorrow, or I'm gonna be seriously pissed.”

    Thomas McEntyre –
    Publisher

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