Letters to the Editor category, Page 111
Letter to the editor: Only Trump can save us
For the last 50 years we have been warned about the dire consequences of “global warming.” I believe this is one of the primary vehicles America-hating globalists are using to destroy our country: It was never about saving the planet, but about exercising control over the population. Here’s how: Scare...
Letter to the editor: Love the Steelers, but not Tomlin
Mark Madden’s column regarding the Dec. 16 loss to Indianapolis was spot on in every point (“Steelers’ loss to Colts another embarrassment for Mike Tomlin,” Dec. 17, TribLive). We have watched the loss of spirit, the poor decision-making, the relentless pursuit of mediocrity instead of excellence — since the opening...
Letter to the editor: Immediate action needed on gun safety
Gun violence is an epidemic that claimed 1,900 Pennsylvanian lives in 2022 and is the leading cause of death in U.S. children ages 1-19. Yet since publication of my letter “Protect our children from gun violence” (May 4, TribLive), nothing has changed, due to a state Legislature that is so...
Letter to the editor: Ceasefire won’t work in Gaza
It’s clear that ceasefires have not brought peace in the Middle East, but instead prolonged the violence. Over the past 80 years, terrorist groups have attacked Israel and frequently killed innocent civilians. And whenever Israel fights back to the verge of victory, the U.N. calls a ceasefire. Ceasefires allow terrorists...
Letter to the editor: Abortion not the answer to overpopulation
Regarding the letter “Abortion and overpopulation” (Dec. 7, TribLive): I am incredulous of the writer’s idea to alleviate overpopulation by killing unborn babies. Why stop there? Maybe you could create a committee to decide who among the elderly should be eliminated to alleviate overpopulation. I cannot fathom how you consider...
Sounding off: Bidenomics, Christmas, energy, politics among week’s topics
Bidenomics has been disastrous The article “Biden goes into 2024 with the economy getting stronger, but voters feel horrible about it” (Dec. 11, TribLive) quoted a few “experts” that stated they were “mystified” as to why Americans weren’t more positive about Bidenomics. They cited the reduced inflation rate of 3.2...
Letter to the editor: Hospitals should provide price lists ahead of time
Regarding Renee Y. Hsia’s op-ed “Same hospital, same injury, same child, same day — why did one ER visit cost thousands more?” (Dec. 15, TribLive): What would really be helpful are price lists. I can’t think of anything else where you have no idea what you are paying for ahead...
Letter to the editor: Christmas is under attack
Yet again, Christmas is under attack. Multi-billion-dollar companies deceiving some into thinking that Christmas means getting and receiving material things, consumers flooding the stores of multi-billion-dollar owners, gluttons feasting on Christmas dinners, going to church and filling the coffers for the next golf outing, and yet homelessness hits a record...
Letter to the editor: Smart policies will secure Pa.’s energy future
With the holidays upon us, many Pennsylvanians are trying to budget for everything from gifts and family get-togethers to fuel for long car rides. Fortunately, it seems the focus can stay on holiday cheer and not gasoline costs this season, as discussed in “National average gas cost falls for 3...
Letter to the editor: Are airlines being threatened over Latrobe service?
After reading the article “JetBlue mum on post-merger service at Arnold Palmer airport” (Dec. 15, TribLive), I began thinking about it. Ever since construction on Greater Pitt began, Spirit has eliminated service from Latrobe. I used to fly to Myrtle Beach and Fort Myers and Orlando, and must now take...
Letter to the editor: Let’s remember the real Christmas story
On. Nov. 26, I scanned the Tribune-Review’s listing of Christmas movies and specials being aired on TV. I don’t think one of them was an actual Christmas story — you know, about the birth of Christ, or the journey of the wise men, or the reason for the journey to...
Letter to the editor: Keeping union momentum going
With membership steadily decreasing, the past several decades have been dark ones for the union movement. Now, because of a combination of forces, including covid, CEO greed, income inequality and a positive political environment, workers are finding their voices once again. Recently there have been big wins for organized labor....
Letter to the editor: Send some lottery proceeds to EMS providers
I’m sure most of us are aware of the mandate requiring the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to pay so much every year to PennDOT. We were reminded by the annual increase in tolls. Those of us who keep up with the news are also aware of the dire financial crisis facing...
Letter to the editor: Calcium chloride is damaging our roads, bridges
I recently reached out to PennDOT about the dangers of using the chemical calcium chloride on our roadways. It is extremely caustic to most metals, including brake lines and components, and the rebar in our roads and bridges. This could lead to premature failure, putting drivers at risk. Many auto...
Letter to the editor: Republicans’ revenge impeachment
I doubt that anyone is surprised that Republican U.S. House members have voted unanimously to continue and deepen the revenge impeachment proceedings against President Joe Biden. Biden’s self-appointed mortal enemy, Donald Trump, is surely delighted. The House GOP is a bunch, after all, which cast their votes in unison for...
Letter to the editor: More energy production = more consumer savings
Natural gas development has yielded significant benefits for Western Pennsylvanians in terms of jobs, economic activity and cleaner air. Add consumers benefits to that list, with the Trib reporting that up to a 65% decline in purchased gas prices will be reflected in residential heating bills this winter (“Southwestern Pa....
Letter to the editor: Hunter’s charges
In the article “Hunter Biden is indicted on 9 tax charges, adding to gun charges in a special counsel investigation” (Dec. 7, TribLIVE), defense attorney Abbe Lowell stated, “Based on the facts and the law, if Hunter’s last name was anything other than Biden, the charges in Delaware, and now...
Letter to the editor: Bidenomics has been disastrous
The article “Biden goes into 2024 with the economy getting stronger, but voters feel horrible about it” (Dec. 11, TribLive) quoted a few “experts” that stated they were “mystified” as to why Americans weren’t more positive about Bidenomics. They cited the reduced inflation rate of 3.2 % (annual rate in...
Letter to the editor: Why don’t Republicans want to help ALL children?
The hypocrisy of Republicans concerning right to life is astounding. They are against abortion — many with no exceptions. New draconian laws threaten to punish women if they can’t prove a miscarriage is “spontaneous.” However, they are promoting socioeconomic genocide by cutting funds for WIC, school lunch programs and Medicaid,...
Letter to the editor: Gift card safety
Please be careful when purchasing gift cards at this time of year, especially if purchased off kiosks that aren’t watched by store personnel. I tried to use a $50 gift card given to me as a birthday present, but it was turned down. The security code on the back had...
Letter to the editor: Individualism and morality
The late 20th and 21st centuries ushered in a host of concepts that have radically changed how many view their relationships with God and others. Individualism, and its offspring relativism, dominated a cultural change that caused fractures in our dependencies, community life, families, religious institutions and public affairs. The bonds...
Letter to the editor: Strong women fight for our democracy
Former acting Attorney General Sally Yates, who opposed President Trump’s Muslim ban, was among the first to get fired because she stood up for the rule of law. She refused to be cowed by the most powerful man in our country. With integrity and courage, she put the country before...
Letter to the editor: Retired teachers’ raises
Regarding the letter “Comparing pay raises for legislators, retired teachers” (Nov. 29, TribLive), about public school teachers not having a raise since 2004: When I retired Jan. 1, 2000, I had to sign a paper indicating that I understood there would be no raises to the set sum on the...
Letter to the editor: Condemnation of Israel hypocritical
Pro-Palestinian protestors hypocritically criticize Israel for overreacting to the Oct. 7 attack. That attack murdered, tortured, raped and/or abducted over 1,500 Israeli civilians without warning or provocation. Gaza had not been occupied by Israel since 2005. Since then, the Palestinians have received billions in foreign aid intended for humanitarian purposes...
Letter to the editor: Life begins at conception
I have to ask if the writer of the letter “Abortion, choices and free will” (Dec. 4, TribLive) is aware that human life begins at conception. A quick internet search of “When does human life begin” will conclude that when the male sperm fertilizes the woman’s egg, the union creates...
