Franking Privilege

While the post office is going bankrupt, members of congress have been using the "franking privilege" to mail what is essentially political advertisements at no cost to them. However, from 1988 to 2007 it cost taxpayers $113.4 million dollars. So much of these congressional mass mailings are to brag to their recipients on what a wonderful service their representative is providing and please elect me again. Another way that incumbents use taxpayer dollars to stay in office.