Letters to the Editor category
Letter to the editor: Trump is tanking our country
On March 2, in what should have been a somber, respectful speech about our veterans at the Medal of Honor ceremony, President Trump had the audacity to start bragging about choosing gold drapes and building the “most beautiful ballroom in the world.” Really? Are you kidding me? People are dying,...
Letter to the editor: Democrats not protecting us
Does the Democratic Party stand for anything except hatred for America and its citizens? If you don’t believe that, then why did the Democrats remain seated during the State of the Union speech when President Trump challenged them to stand up if they believed it is all elected legislators’ first...
Letter to the editor: Families of the dead pay the price for drunk driving
I read the story about the little girl killed by a drunk driver; her name was Roxanne Bonnoni (“Drunk driver who killed Harrison girl, 11, gets 3-6 months in jail,” Feb. 26, TribLive). My husband, Daniel A. Predajna, was killed by a drunk driver who was drag racing and didn’t...
Letter to the editor: Trump is responsible for ICE tragedies
I believe Donald Trump is a failed president and a seriously flawed person. I hold him responsible for the killings of Americans Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Trump chose Kristi Noem, Pete Hegseth and Gregory Bovino to send ICE agents to invade Minnesota. These repulsive, untrained agents have brutalized Americans...
Letter to the editor: Do Democrats care more about illegal immigrants?
Those who watched President Trump’s State of the Union Address witnessed the disrespectful and unhinged behavior of the Democrats in attendance. Over 70 Democratic representatives chose to not attend, and instead held their own rallies, with bizarre singing, dancing and people in animal costumes. Those in attendance were disruptive and...
Letter to the editor: Hospital patients
The beautification of North Avenue on the North Side has caused the intersection at Sandusky Street to become a significant obstacle for cancer patients and the handicapped attempting to enter valet parking to Allegheny General Hospital. The intersection has been a one-lane, one-way mess for months, causing patients to sit...
Letter to the editor: Will Trump send his sons to fight in his war?
So the man who campaigned for president and promised no more foreign wars or endless entanglements lied to the country. No surprise there, since I think all his campaign promises were lies when he made them. Nothing new there. It was good of him, however, to let the country know...
Letter to the editor: Christian nationalism abominable
Last month, the U.S. Army chaplains paid tribute to a Hindu holiday by posting a picture of the Nataraja, an image well known in Hinduism. It depicts the god Shiva in his “dancing” pose, standing with one leg raised and crossed over the other, and a small, troll-like beast crushed...
Letter to the editor: Collier must deny Nixon Plan
Collier Township’s vision statement promises growth “while preserving a rural character.” Yet the proposed Nixon Plan would erase 29% of our remaining rural/wooded land in one stroke. Under Zoning Ordinance § 27-1808.1, the board of commissioners can only approve plans consistent with this vision and “compatible with the public interest.”...
Letter to the editor: Red-light grants should not be accepted
Regarding the article “School crossing signs, zone signals in McCandless area to be replaced, upgraded” (Feb. 28, TribLive): The first problem is that the story seemed to say that red-light cameras are being installed in multiple locations, which is not correct. These are merely grants for safety improvements. Secondly, the...
Letter to the editor: Why do millions want to come to U.S.?
The letter “Finland, Norway more attractive than U.S.” (Feb. 25, TribLive) has the tone of someone thinking they’d be better off living in Finland or Norway. If that’s truly how you feel, maybe start a GoFundMe account and have your socialist friends and family donate so you can afford to...
Letter to the editor: Democrats need to put Americans first
When you find yourself in a hole, stop digging. When you find yourself out of money, stop spending. That is common sense. The government is out of funds, yet Democrats want massive spending commitments before approving funding. Affordable Care Act health benefits and subsidies for immigrants is the major issue....
Letter to the editor: Bondi’s priorities
I don’t know about anyone else, but I was both embarrassed and shocked by Attorney General Pam Bondi’s congressional hearing. It seems not only does she want us to forget all about the Epstein files and the surviving victims, she thinks we should instead express deep gratitude the stock market...
Letter to the editor: Hockey culture vs. football culture
How incredible and refreshing it was to witness athletic greatness (unmatched physical and cognitive supremacy) as displayed by the United States’ women’s and men’s recent gold medal-winning teams in ice hockey at the 2026 winter Olympics. With class and dignity, these physically and cognitively superior athletes made America proud. It...
Letter to the editor: Character development starts at home
Regarding the letter “Cellphones should be allowed in schools” (Feb. 21, TribLive): Schools should not be expected to develop citizens of good character, although they can certainly contribute to a student’s character. This primarily should be taught at home together with following rules and becoming responsible adults. Monica Yuhas Smock...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s motives
Did anyone seriously wonder whether President Trump would attack Iran? Likewise, does anyone think it was a coincidence that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the White House on Feb. 11? On Feb. 19, a Washington-based investigative outlet revealed that pedophile Jeffrey Epstein’s Manhattan apartment had an elaborate Israeli government-installed...
Letter to the editor: Democrats’ behavior reaches new low
In his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump stated the first duty of members of Congress is the protection of the American people, as compared to protecting illegal immigrants. He asked them to stand if they agreed. Every Republican stood up. Every Democrat remained seated. About half the...
Letter to the editor: What is wrong with the Democrats?
During the State of the Union address, President Trump asked members of Congress to stand if they agreed with this statement: “The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens.” Not one Democrat stood up in support. What is wrong with the Democrats? They...
Letter to the editor: Shame on those who voted for shutdown
To all in Congress who voted to shut down the government again: How dare you. You put many families in economic peril without giving a thought to their distress. Then like cowards some of you went overseas for days, I assume so your constituents could not contact you. I saw...
Letter to the editor: Things are good, thanks to Trump
No, this is not a movie, it’s real life. This is dedicated to all of you who hate the president and are constantly bad-mouthing the country and don’t realize how good you have it thanks to Donald Trump. I’ll bet everything I own that every one of you will take...
Letter to the editor: Good will prevail over evil
The 26th Winter Olympics concluded with an outstanding ceremony in the coliseum of Verona, older than the coliseum in Rome. It was very uplifting to see the rainbow mosaic of humanity together in joy. Everyone is special, and as George Fox of the Quakers said, there is the divine light...
Letter to the editor: Detention of children as a revenue stream
Westmoreland County is expanding its juvenile detention center after a $1 million security upgrade, doubling capacity at a time when juvenile crime and detention rates are historically low (“Westmoreland juvenile center to double capacity as $1M security project wraps,” Feb. 24, TribLive). Built in 1979, the facility once held 24...
Letter to the editor: Which toxic gases are harming us?
In the letter “Trump, Zeldin should try breathing exhaust fumes” (Feb. 26, Triblive) the writer states toxic gases are being emitted from cars. He is absolutely correct. However, the emitted gas is CO, not CO2. We human beings emit CO2. According to his reasoning, we human beings are emitting toxic...
Letter to the editor: Kudos to Clarks and reviewer
Just wanted to comment on the review of the Clarks show at the Oaks Theater in Oakmont (“The Clarks are still rocking the stage after 4 decades,” Feb. 28, TribLive). Wonderful story and superb writing. We saw them a week before in Irwin at the Lamp Theater, and the show...
Letter to the editor: Double down on Homeland Security
After witnessing the recent riots in Minneapolis, it has become clear to me our federal law enforcement officers are operating at a huge disadvantage. There are only approximately 50,000 ICE, CBP and HSI agents in total working to protect us from this foreign invasion. In comparison, some estimates indicate there...
