Seems to me more like another case of the media creating a perception instead of reporting on one -- like the article 5 years ago in the Chicago Times that claimed paper books were doomed in favor of e-books (I have yet to make an e-book work in less time than it takes me to special-order the paper version from the library).

Besides, 37-cents per letter is STILL cheaper than a 'puter and $20 a month e-mail service ... and there's still nothing better than receiving a hand-written letter or card from someone you love! It may become pricier, but snail mail will never die! :)