Letters to the Editor category, Page 106
Letter to the editor: Biden a win-win for Democrats
It’s a presidential election year, and President Biden is lagging in the polls, so get ready for him and his handlers to start a war with Iran. War-time presidents almost always get reelected. For Democrats, having Biden run again even with his advancing years is a win-win situation. They know...
Letter to the editor: Civil War clearly based on slavery
The author of the letter “A Civil War history lesson” (Jan. 9, TribLive) needs to take another look at the history books. I am so tired of hearing that the basis of the Civil War was the economy or state rights and not slavery. It takes less than 10 minutes...
Letter to the editor: The Civil War slavery myth
Bravo to the writer of “A Civil War history lesson” (Jan. 9, TribLive) for a fascinating, well-researched letter. He must have used a bulldozer to unearth this information. When the Constitution was ratified, slavery was present in every state. May smaller states feared a powerful central government. That is why...
Letter to the editor: Where is funding for Pa. roads?
While Gov. Josh Shapiro is freely allocating funds to his “special interest groups,” where is funding for all Pennsylvania roads? U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and elected leaders tout recent $142 million in infrastructure improvements for the Parkway East and other facilities while our Pennsylvania general roadways are pothole-laden and...
Letter to the editor: Tomlin should go on to better things
There are four coaches in NFL history who have 170-plus wins, a .630-plus winning percentage and a Super Bowl ring: Don Shula, Bill Belichick, Andy Reid and Mike Tomlin. All of these coaches except Tomlin didn’t have the success they had with the first team they coached. Shula had great...
Letter to the editor: Casey an undistinguished legislator
I was disgusted when I read Rep. Nick Pisciottano’s letter praising Sen. Bob Casey for securing $520,000 for Allegheny County to make county streets safer for pedestrians (“Casey helping to keep pedestrians safe,” Jan. 12, TribLive). He says he is “thankful we have an effective leader like Casey.” This $520,000...
Letter to the editor: Why the poor grammar from professionals?
Turn on your TV or radio and listen to the “professional” broadcast journalists. Whether it’s the local news or sports talk shows, the lack of knowledge of English grammar and pronunciation is disturbing. I don’t know if it’s a Pittsburgh thing, but so many add an “h” to words beginning...
Letter to the editor: Biden not doing enough for Americans
It’s finally happening, but it’s too late. It seems now, after three years, the Democratic governors who said “our gates are open, come on in” are crying about the drains on their resources from illegal immigrants doing exactly what they were invited to do. Suddenly they think their puppet, President...
Letter to the editor: Stealing money from public schools
Last year, the Commonwealth Court ruled Pennsylvania’s school funding system is unconstitutional. It is estimated that at least $5.4 billion is needed to correct this situation. Harrisburg is struggling to come up with solutions to this problem. One wonders why, when we desperately need funds for public education, our lawmakers...
Letter to the editor: How can anyone vote for Trump?
I don’t know how anybody could vote for Donald Trump. The man is a bully, always making fun of people and calling them names. But don’t say anything about him or he will retaliate against you. And remember, he is never wrong — it’s always somebody else, not him; everybody...
Letter to the editor: Protecting children’s health and safety
Bad news, good news and sad news. Okay, first the bad news. A month ago, a friend broke his right hand rather badly. He is a young, talented, hard-working and right-handed plumber. Now the good news: An orthopedic doctor reset the bone and applied a temporary cast. In only a...
Letter to the editor: We need smart energy policies
With inflation having risen in December, many Americans remain concerned about their economic future, as discussed in “U.S. inflation edges up, fueled by food and housing prices, but many other costs rise only mildly” (Jan. 11). Inflation is an economy-wide issue that affects everyone. Given the role of energy as...
Letter to the editor: Leave Punxsutawney Phil alone
I think it’s ridiculous about PETA saying Punxsutawney Phil needs to be retired taken to a nice place to live. Believe me, Phil is not being abused. Why change the tradition? It’s an event that everyone enjoys, whether Phil gets the weather right or wrong. Who cares? It helps bring...
Letter to the editor: Plastic bag bans only serve to make people feel better
New Jersey’s plastic bag ban was followed by an increased use of plastic. This has happened in California and across the land, including here in Pittsburgh. But data doesn’t matter. “There’s clearly a hiccup on this,” Democratic New Jersey Sen. Bob Smith told The New York Times. Makes some people...
Letter to the editor: No time to go backward on abortion safety
Karnamaya Mongar was a female immigrant patient who died as a result of the negligence of West Philadelphia abortionist Kermit Gosnell. It was a tragic death that could have been prevented. It is in the memory of Karnamaya and all those women who suffered at the hands of Gosnell that...
Letter to the editor: Prioritize brain health
As Pennsylvanians keep to their New Year’s resolutions, the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter is urging everyone to make brain health a priority in 2024. Currently, two-thirds of Americans have at least one major risk factor for dementia. The need for effective risk reduction strategies to help all communities grows...
Letter to the editor: Look to character rather than party affiliation when voting
I believe, in light of the American political climate today, party affiliation is less important than a candidate’s character and positive accomplishments. A commitment to truth, a strong moral compass, empathy toward those less fortunate, compassion for those who are sick in mind and body, and a commitment to a...
Letter to the editor: Patience of Pirates fans is wearing thin
Jan. 12, 2007, may have been the worst day in the life of every baseball fan in Pittsburgh. As they were fathered by a new principal penny-pinching owner who has justifiably earned the nickname “Bottom Line Bob.” As the fans of the once-great ball club long for change, the reigning...
Letter to the editor: Keeping Tomlin shows disregard for players, fans
I have been a Steelers fan for well over half a century and remember the days when Buddy Parker was allowed to walk away, Mike Nixon was terminated after only one season and Bill Austin was let go after three. What has followed may have earned Dan and Art Rooney...
Letter to the editor: Greensburg Salem school costs disheartening
The article “Greensburg Salem seeks committee to navigate potential construction upgrades” (Jan. 19, TribLive) concerning capital needs of Greensburg Salem School District was disheartening. How could such a long list of needs have developed? Has maintenance been deferred or ignored? Would the millions of dollars of covid relief funds spent...
Sounding off: Writers focus on Steelers, CEO pay, Trump, county tax hike
Post-season thoughts on Steelers In reference to the end of the Pittsburgh Steelers season, the onus has been placed upon the coaches, which is mostly valid. I offer my own thoughts on this matter. Chuck Noll went from the basement to NFL history. He demanded discipline. He drafted the best...
Letter to the editor: Trump should not have immunity
Alexis de Tocqueville, in “Democracy in America,” Volume 1, Chapter 6, states: “The right granted to the courts of punishing the agents of the executive government when they violate the laws is so natural a one that it cannot be looked upon as an extraordinary privilege. Nor do the springs...
Letter to the editor: Biden derelict in his duties
On Jan. 20, 2021, Joe Biden spoke the following words inscribed in the body of the Constitution; “ I, Joseph R. Biden Jr., do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and...
Letter to the editor: Lawmakers should pray
Lawmakers, make a commitment to use the Congressional Prayer Room. When considering important legislation for our country, the prayer room offers a quiet place to consider, discuss and pray about essential items on your agenda. “But when you pray, you should go into your room, close the door and pray...
Letter to the editor: Politicians won’t take responsibility for anything
I find it most annoying that I cannot say “Because I am unable to properly manage my income I am unable to pay my bills, and because of this you will simply have to raise my Social Security at least 32%.” Yet all of our politicians can do this (“Westmoreland...
