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At least we're getting less junk mail now

I'm reminded of a hidden benefit of the credit crisis every time I open my mailbox: Credit card companies have stopped sending me annoying applications for new cards ("Bush signs financial rescue bill," Oct. 4).

If the shortage of credit results in a massive reduction in the amount of paper in our landfills, maybe the next few years won't be so bad.Michael Roth Ellicott City


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