Just got this. Can't hurt to throw the letter below in the mail if you get a second. It's already written for ya.... I also posted this on the Web Log so if you have trouble making a copy/paste of this one, try the one in the Log.
- Mark
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As many of you are aware, the price of first class postage is being increased in January. Currently the Purple Heart (PH) Stamp is set at
$.37. With the increase in postage it will be phased out of production.
We are asking that all persons write a letter to the Postmaster General asking that the price for the Purple Heart stamp be deleted. from the stamp so that it will be a First Class stamp in perpetuity just like the American Flag Stamp. See the below suggested form letter to be sent to the Postmaster General of the United States.
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The Honorable John E. Potter
Postmaster General
United States Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, D.C. 20260-1000
Dear Sir:
On behalf of the all military veterans, I am writing to thank you and the US Postal Service for the 2002 issuance of the Purple Heart Stamp. This stamp has been a great comfort to those of us who were awarded the Purple Heart medal. The stamp could not have been issued at a more appropriate time in light of the on-going conflicts that our country is engaged in.
Each day our young service members are returning home with severe wounds suffered in these conflicts and for which they are awarded the Purple Heart Medal. The Purple Heart Stamp is another way in which we honor those brave warriors. It is also a comfort to the families of those who have lost their lives in defense of America.
It is the our understanding that since the PH Stamp is a definitive stamp it will be discontinued in 2006 when the cost of first class postage rises above the $.37. This is not desirable and we urge you to reconsider the
following action. Our suggestion is that the cost of the stamp be removed from the stamp and like the current American Flag Stamp, have no price listed on it. We are aware that this would require certain technical modifications. However, since we are at war and the Purple Heart Medal is being awarded daily to troops that are killed or Wounded, we believe that
honoring these soldiers far outweighs the issue of technical modification.
We understanding that the PH Stamp has sold quite well, and we believe it will continue to be a profitable product for the Postal Service.
We respectfully requests that you use your authority to continue the issuance of the Purple Heart Stamp.
Respectfully Yours,