Letters to the Editor category, Page 102
Letter to the editor: A Civil War history lesson
The mainstream media’s attacks on Nikki Haley not recognizing slavery as the reason for the War Between the States is way off base. The reason for the war was both economic and political. First, the processing of cotton was controlled by New England states. The South had no processing facilities,...
Letter to the editor: Honoring law enforcement officers
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, held each year on Jan. 9, was created as a way for the community to show their gratitude to all law enforcement officers across the country. Dozens of officers give their lives in the line of duty each year, making law enforcement one of the...
Letter to the editor: Go vegan? No thanks.
This is my simple reply to the letter suggesting that we all go vegan in 2024 (”Vegan New Year’s resolution benefits all,” Dec. 27, TribLive): No thanks. Why would I stop eating the proper human diet, even for a single day? I will continue to nourish my body with the...
Letter to the editor: US Steel and what ails corporate America
Now that U.S. Steel is in the news with its impending sale, let’s take a look at the reasons why it is a poster child for what ails American corporations. First is the corrupting influence of lobbies. Because of the steel industry’s decades-long lobbying, the companies have received billions of...
Letter to the editor: Vote as if your freedoms depend on it
Many young men answered their country’s call and served with honor. Many suffered greatly for their efforts, both physically and mentally. Some never came home at all. All the while, our political leaders failed us. Over 300,000 have died since coming home due to Agent Orange, a product private industry...
Letter to the editor: County tax increase
I want to thank our Westmoreland County commissioners for the lovely Christmas gift of a 32.5% tax increase. Your thoughtfulness this time of year is truly appreciated by your constituents and especially those of us on a fixed income. I suggest that had you implemented this increase before the election,...
Letter to the editor: It takes work to see understand climate crisis
The letter “Only Trump can save us” (Dec. 26, TribLive) purports to explain the climate crisis as a globalist conspiracy to nationalize the economy and make us change our collective lifestyle. This plot is said to be orchestrated by the suppliers of windmills and related technologies. The author notes that...
Letter to the editor: Teaching kids about finances
Regarding “Personal finance class long overdue for Pennsylvania students” (Dec. 28, TribLive): What a great editorial! It was good news to hear that our state finally woke up in 2023 and realized this should be part of our children’s education. Where have they been for 200 years? Better yet, where...
Letter to the editor: Pa. Legislature’s blank check
There is a popular commercial dealing with the timeshare industry. Basics are this: You don’t know how much and for how long you are going to pay for a real estate mistake. You signed a blank check for life. Several times this paper has granted me my railings against the...
Letter to the editor: Thankful for all who improved Route 28
I have been traveling to Pittsburgh from Natrona Heights since 1981, and I would like to thank the designers, construction workers and agencies who funded the work on Route 28 in these past 42 years. I started at the Bradford School and worked a co-op position at PPG when they...
Letter to the editor: ‘Iran-backed militias’ — IBMs the new WMDs?
Regarding President Biden’s latest authorization of airstrikes on an “Iran-backed militia” that injured a serviceman in Iraq: Why are U.S. servicemen still in Iraq? U.S. attacks on supposed Iran-backed militias in Iraq, Syria and Yemen are becoming an all-too-familiar news item lately. Will “IBMs” become the new go-to-war acronym to...
Sounding off: Guns, Gaza, Steelers on readers’ minds
We have plenty of gun laws The usual misleading statistics were mentioned in the letter “Immediate action needed on gun safety” (Dec. 24, TribLive), with the same tired lack of context and use of carefully selected data points. Not mentioned is that the CDC gun death numbers include not just...
Letter to the editor: U.S. support of genocide must stop
Just like this time last year, President Biden spent a week in the Caribbean. Back then, it was while 10,000 migrants a day were flooding to our southern border. This year (yes, still 10,000 migrants a day), while flip-flopping around the Virgin Islands, Biden has arbitrarily rubber-stamped a $147.5 million...
Letter to the editor: We have plenty of gun laws
The usual misleading statistics were mentioned in the letter “Immediate action needed on gun safety” (Dec. 24, TribLive), with the same tired lack of context and use of carefully selected data points. Not mentioned is that the CDC gun death numbers include not just homicides but also suicides and accidents....
Letter to the editor: Steelers fan rooting for the Browns
The end of the world must be near. As a lifelong Steelers fan, I never in my wildest dreams ever thought that I’d cheer for Cleveland or anyone associated with them. Having said that, I find myself rooting for them and enjoying their success. Go Browns and go Joe Flacco....
Letter to the editor: Keep focus on important issues like elections, environment
It’s good business to learn what strikes a chord with readers (customers), but never stop highlighting critical topics like election issues, the East Palestine train crash, gas drilling, etc. — the reason that many of us still read the Trib. With the water shortage out of Beaver Dam, the drilling...
Letter to the editor: End violence to stop more violence
I would like to offer a corrective to the “Paw Patrol” vision of global conflict in the letter “Cease-fire won’t work in Gaza” (Dec. 24, TribLive). The writer invokes the term “bad guys” multiple times, without identifying who the “bad guys” are and why they keep fighting Israel. The reason...
Letter to the editor: Resolve to take climate action
The new year is a time to reflect on the past year and decide what to change. 2023 was the hottest year on record. Antarctic sea ice hit a record low. Historic wildfires in Canada kept Pittsburghers indoors with a code red air quality alert. Phoenix suffered a record-shattering heat...
Letter to the editor: Tax hike will hurt struggling Westmoreland County
Shocking that the property taxes in Westmoreland County are going up by over 30%. Yes, 30%. Nothing was said during the recent election by the incumbent commissioners who were reelected. Strange strategy or … ? They don’t seem to be as honest and forthcoming as we might want! Maybe an...
Letter to the editor: Westmoreland County seniors deserve better
I’ve been a nurse at Westmoreland Manor for 26 years. Like every year, caregivers like me spent the holidays with your loved ones at the nursing home. We love our residents like they’re our own family. My only wish is more time to care for them. Our elderly spent their...
Letter to the editor: The left isn’t very tolerant
I am always fascinated when I hear people speak or see writings about tolerance as exemplified by the op-ed “Pittsburgh can use the arts to fight intolerance” (Dec. 11, TribLive). Tolerance in the conventional sense is a good thing. When I hear a car pass my house playing music I...
Letter to the editor: Steelers’ coaching controversy
For two years I have spoken about what Steelers Nation saw in the Dec. 23 shellacking of the Bengals. It knocked those rose-colored glasses right off Mike Tomlin’s nose and the rest of the excuse-making Kenny Pickett supporters. Only Matt Canada is laughing harder than yours truly. Tomlin finally let the...
Letter to the editor: God save us from ourselves
America has become a place of evilness. A Congress that doesn’t do anything about gun violence and immigration. Do nothing and become millionaires from political donations. All we hear is excuses. Every day we are bombarded with lies, fear, hate and conspiracy theories to where we can’t figure out the...
Letter to the editor: Biden should be impeached over immigration
Article II, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution states: “The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.” The Constitution is very clear about what constitutes an impeachable...
Letter to the editor: Westmoreland County tax increase and commissioner raises
Regarding the article “Westmoreland commissioners blame past fiscal neglect in approving 32.5% tax hike” (Dec. 21, TribLive): Dear Westmoreland County commissioners: How dare you! Raise property taxes 32.5%? Give yourself a 3.5% raise? I will not be getting a cost of living raise. When I have a debt to pay,...
