The Worst Postal System in the World, Except...

Complaining about the postal system is a national pastime in the United States, but looking at the rest of the world can put things into perspective.

"The USPS, even with its vast problems, is still the best and cheapest postal system in the world," wrote an unnamed subscriber in a comment published today on Morning News Beat, a grocery industry news site.

The writer, who frequently sends mail overseas, says "most European countries charge between $2.00 and $3.00" to send a one-ounce letter to the United States, while the comparable rate for an international letter from the U.S. is only $1.10.