postal irregulaty in handling seeds after quarantine.
Adam Fikso (Thu, 25 Jan 2007 14:45:44 PST)

Article 722.12 says,with reference to packets of seed that has been
inspected or passed, that it shall be "...redirected to the addressees, and
returrned to the mail for delivery." This is quite clear, has not changed
in recent years.

It does NOT say "redirected to the mail for additonal postage" nor does it
say, "redirected to the mail for additional consideration", nor anything
else. Thiis is what's not being done.

It says, "...for delivery"..The words and intent are quite clear, except
perhaps to those folks who didn't learn to read, understand, parse a
sentence, or who feel they have to reinterpret the Constitution because IT
isn't clear. It is probably not clear to folks who can't imagine that it's
already paid for by the foreign stamp per a series of postal conventions.

I have written the Dept. of State which seems (insofar as I can check) to
have final authority over this matter, and will keep us apprised of any
relevant responses from them pertinent to this matter. Adam in Glenview,
IL