CONSIDER THIS

The United States Postal Service has, for years, claimed that there is a lack of demand for new Hanukkah stamps.  Recently they have stated that customers are well served by the reissued Hanukkah stamps.  However, this year (2010) the average printing for any new stamp issued is 50 million or less.  to me, this would seem to show that there is a lack of demand for any new stamp issued.  If the USPS is printing less than 50 million of of any new stamp, why can't they issue a new Hanukkah stamp every year and print 50 million?

I still believe that by refusing to issue a new Hanukkah stamp every year they are acting in a biased and discriminating manner.

Although the "Madonna & Child" Christmas stamp will also be a reissue this year because of an expected increase early in 2011, there will be a new "Angel with Harp" stamp.  The word "Christmas" will not be on the stamp.  however, there is no doubt as to which holiday it represents.  And, the printing is expected to be 400 million.

                                                                                         June 6, 2010