How can I disable mail.app?

I want to disable mail.app.  I don't buy that it's "needed by OS X."  I want it shut off, or preferably uninstalled.  I found a better app that still lets me read newsgroups, and mail.app just gets in the way.  I had to go in and tell Google Calendar to shut off email notifications to stop the Notification Center from opening mail.app without me wanting it.
I might consider re-enabling mail.app, but not now.  Maybe not ever.  I bought a Mac so applications would only run when I want them.  This is not it.

Hey, I too have mail.app open on its own even though it is not the default email program and I do not "open" or "click" on it. I also--I don't think--have any accounts configured. When it opens all I see is the "Welcome to Mail" page.
Major annoyance.
Do you have any recommendations or suggestions on how to prevent mail.app from opening?
Much thanks,
Me
My system:
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012)
Processor  2.9 GHz Intel Core i7
Memory  8 GB 1600 MHz DDR3
Graphics  Intel HD Graphics 4000 512 MB
Serial Number  C0*******TY4
Software  OS X 10.8.4 (12E55)
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