Letters to the Editor category, Page 110

Regarding the article “‘Our Downtown is doing well,’ but there’s still work to do, Pittsburgh mayor tells forum” (Sept. 24, TribLIVE): Recently my wife and I biked on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail. While we have grown used to seeing homeless people along the trail, we encountered them in three...

It took me a couple days, but I finally watched the Republican presidential debate. Seven people with zero chance of being elected president. It should have been advertised as auditioning to be President Trump’s next VP. Mike Pence and Ron DeSantis have no shot because very few Trump supporters want...

My thanks to the writer of the satirical letter “Flags fly in support of Biden” (Sept. 24, TribLIVE) equating flag- flying with support for President Biden. It started my Sunday off with a good chuckle. Biden’s own party seems to consider “Old Glory” a symbol of America’s racist past (and present,...

There are numerous issues to consider as we parents help our children navigate the world. When we have proactive leaders in our state who focus on serving the people versus elevating their individual agendas, that also helps. This is why I’m glad Michelle Henry is our state’s attorney general. Henry...

I recently attended a midget football game. All seemed fine — fall-like weather, great games going on. Then some foolish parents started to fight in the stands, not once but twice. The game was called for the safety of the players and cheerleaders. Some so-called “parents” don’t apparently realize the...

In response to the letter “Flags fly in support of Biden” (Sept. 24, TribLIVE): Sorry to burst your illusion, but not all flags flying are in support of President Biden. The flag flying in front of my house is in support of our country, not Biden, and the hope that...

As to what they now call Bidenomics, I refer to as Faygo-nomics. At least until Jan. 20, 2025, I am relegated to drinking Faygo, RC Cola and whatever lesser brand carbonated swill that they concoct. Yep, never to pass my lips are the likes of Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Dr. Pepper …...

Whether it’s workplace safety, living wages or even the weekend, labor unions have delivered for all Americans. The fight continues: We’re in the middle of an electric vehicle (EV) revolution, and the only thing left to decide isn’t whether it’s going to happen, it’s whether we’ll build them here in...

I recently had the unpleasant experience of appearing as a landlord before District Justice Xander Orenstein. I’ve been a practicing attorney for over 30 years and have appeared in Magistrate Court hundreds of times. Orenstein touts themself as a progressive, non- binary, tenant advocate, no cash bail, social justice warrior. As...

I want to truly thank the writer of the extremely humorous letter “Flags flying in support of Biden” (Sept. 24, TribLIVE). At first I thought it was great satire, but then realized that he believes that all who patriotically fly the flag of our great country do so as a...

It feels like Big Money has targeted Pennsylvania to become a corporate friendly and working middle class unfriendly place. Look at what happened in New Stanton. Our local government gave subsidies to Amazon, which has spent millions trying to destroy unions and is known for its abuse of workers and...

I strongly believe all school buses regardless of size or capacity should be required to have seat belts for all student. Last month, there was an accident in Dravosburg where some students were ejected from their school bus. Tragically, one young lady died. This never would have happened if the...

I wonder if the Republicans who are trying to shut down the government would do so if they would not get their salary. The Biden administration is getting blamed for the high price of gasoline. The fact that Saudi Arabia has cut production by 1 million barrels per day since...

Dear Mr. Rooney, I am writing about the smell emitting from Acristench Stadium. The culprit is your team, those Rich Men north of North Side, aka the Steelers (apologies Oliver Anthony). I’ll help identify the problems so the air will clear before the EPA gets involved. In advance, you’re welcome....

Ballooning credit card “swipe fees” have been detrimental to small businesses across Pennsylvania. In 2022, swipe fees cost businesses almost $130 billion — 20% more than the year prior. And with Visa and Mastercard planning to increase fees by an additional $502 million this fall, it could be the final...

Regarding the letter “Flags fly in support of Biden” (Sept. 24, TribLIVE): No, I do not fly the American flag to support Joe Biden. I fly it to support and remember all the people who fought and died to preserve the greatest country on the planet. I read the letter...

Flag flies for vets, not Biden Regarding the letter “Flags fly in support of Biden” (Sept. 24, TribLIVE): No, I do not fly the American flag to support Joe Biden. I fly it to support and remember all the people who fought and died to preserve the greatest country on...

I hate to be a Gloomy Gus. It’s too easy to lay into all the horrible, depressing, negative things that are happening worldwide. Russia. Ukraine. Our uniquely American relationship with uniquely multifarious China. Fortunately, for most people, there isn’t enough information presented on the evening news to act upon. World...

The move by Gov. Josh Shapiro to defund Real Alternatives and pregnancy centers will be to the detriment of the health and safety of women and unborn babies throughout Pennsylvania. Pregnancy centers offer non-judgmental support and direct women to resources for housing, addiction, health care, insurance and supplies. Clients are...

The letter “Fixing the teacher shortage” (Sept. 22, TribLIVE) addressed the shortage of teachers in Pennsylvania. Many changes may be necessary to address such a complex problem. However, one may be to reduce the number of school districts. There are 67 counties in Pennsylvania, but there are 500 school districts!...

I saw on television that our President Biden went to Michigan to protest with the auto workers on strike. I was just wondering if he knew that they mainly build gas-powered vehicles. Lou Gregovits North Huntingdon...

The writer of the letter “Flags fly in support of Biden” (Sept. 24, TribLIVE) thanked people for flying the American flag. He regards this patriotic display as a show of support for President Joe Biden. Needless to say, I don’t fly my flag in support of Joe Biden. “Old Glory”...

Unfortunately, Nathan Benefield’s op-ed “Pennsylvanians deserve truth on education spending” (Sept. 20, TribLIVE) left out important information. Pennsylvania is highly ranked in the country for average per-student spending, but only 38% of school education funding comes from the state (which is below the national average of 47%), and we are...

Congratulations, Democrats! You have succeeded in turning the state of Pennsylvania into the laughingstock of the nation. We have two U.S. senators, one who shows up about as often as Punxsutawny Phil and the other who dresses like a clown. J.R. Smith Penn Township, Westmoreland County...

Is the Democrats’ war on America almost over? Their dramatic success was achieved with help from quisling Republican leadership, especially Paul Ryan and Mitch McConnell. There will be no victory lap until Donald Trump is out of the picture. Skyrocketing food prices and unchecked inflation have 61% of American households...