I agree with you, but since it it not an option right now, the common denominator seems to be the mailing of any document. I am not taking up for the LSP, merely pointing out my opinion of the difference in processing times. I really feel bad for all of the people that have been waiting for a long time, and it is probably too late for them to do anything about it. But based on all of the comments on 55 pages, I would tell anyone applying to follow my steps above. Take a vacation day and come to Baton Rouge. It's not that bad, really.
I originally mailed my prints in 2 weeks ago, but I think I'm going to go down tomorrow and get them done electronically to speed the process along. I submitted my application via the web, might as well eliminate the paper fingerprint problems. It's likely they haven't even opened the envelope with them in it at this point.