Letters to the Editor category, Page 116
Letter to the editor: Our senators making us a laughingstock
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...
Letter to the editor: What’s next, Democrats?
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...
Letter to the editor: Pa. should back innovative approach to blight
The article “West- moreland home repair program filled before program launch” (Sept. 9, TribLIVE) underscores the need and enthusiasm for this program. It’s the sort of innovative approach our Pennsylvania Legislature should continue to support — and to grow. As in Westmoreland County, the program is experiencing overwhelming demand statewide. The...
Letter to the editor: Fetterman making Pa. laughingstock of country
John Fetterman, the clown of this country. Once again the “one” dictates to the many. Pennsylvania is now the laughingstock of this country because of their great senator. Maybe try showing up in a suit and be an example for the young people you claim to represent. Dale Parker Jeannette...
Letter to the editor: Catholic school sports advantage
It is apparent that nothing will ever be done about the unfair sports advantage that Catholic and private schools have over public schools. I have a suggestion that might make it possible for that issue to, at least, not be forgotten: When an athlete lives outside of that school, his...
Letter to the editor: Speak up in support of EPA’s new pollution rules
Even taking a breath of air isn’t something Pittsburghers can take for granted. Allegheny County ranks within the top 2% of the worst counties nationwide for cancer risk from industrial air pollution, so it’s vital to protect our communities from these impacts. Allegheny County’s most polluting plant, U.S. Steel’s Clairton...
Letter to the editor: Game commission needs to act in best interest of humans, wildlife
On Aug. 30, Pittsburgh City Council met to discuss the city’s plan to hold a cull in two city parks this fall. This has brought up many concerns as to where the interest of the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) lies; after all, its mission is not only to promote hunting...
Letter to the editor: Questioning spending in Latrobe
Someone needs to really challenge why the Greater Latrobe School Board is approving heavy spending with a significant declining student enrollment. This doesn’t sound right. I guess those on the board aren’t listening or have another agenda. And there hasn’t been a public vote on this. I didn’t even know...
Letter to the editor: Flag flies in support of our veterans
In response to the humble opinion of the writer of the letter “Flags fly in support of Biden” (Sept. 24, TribLIVE), we do not fly our flag in support of President Biden. Our flag flew for many, many years before that man took office. We fly our flag in support...
Letter to the editor: Had enough of Democrats yet?
A famous politician once said “elections have consequences.” Are you happy with the consequences of the 2020 election? Unsecure borders, fentanyl and homeless epidemics, gas prices up 50%, food up 30% to 50%, utility costs highest ever, average family costs up $700 per month just to stay even, crime everywhere,...
Letter to the editor: Deer hunting in Pittsburgh parks a good plan
I think the letter “Hunting in Pittsburgh parks” (Sept. 17, TribLIVE) is a bunch of made-up numbers. Lowering the deer population definitely lowers Lyme disease prevalence. There is no real research on how hunting kills show terrible suffering. I’ve killed deer with a bow and have had them drop on...
Letter to the editor: Fetterman shows disrespect for our institutions
So now newly elected Sen. John Fetterman is turning the Senate chamber into a gym class, I guess because he thinks he’s too good to dress like a professional. He shows no respect for our institutions, parading around the halls of Congress like he just got off the basketball court,...
Letter to the editor: Parents must step up to save students
We often hear it said that today’s political environment is controlled by the extremes. Many people believe that we need to look for ways we can come together somewhere in the middle and find common ground. In some areas, that is certainly possible. In others, not so much. Our costly,...
Letter to the editor: Residents should be Latrobe’s priority
Regarding the letter “Tax hike and new schools in Latrobe” (Sept. 17, TribLIVE): Yes, stop the building and revitalization in the Latrobe area for a while. Things actually look pretty good. Lengthening the stop time at red lights helps us reflect on how prematurely it’s been authorized. The recent rampant...
Letter to the editor: DC dress code distraction
Gun violence plagues our young people. White nationalists terrorize our neighbors. Discriminatory legislation belittles our LGBTQ citizens. Affordable access to housing, health care and education evades more and more families. Unfettered climate change menaces our very existence. But have no fear! Our noble, elected officials have been hard at work,...
Letter to the editor: Flags fly in support of Biden
My thanks to all of my fellow citizens of Western Pennsylvania who proudly display “Old Glory,” our American flag, the Stars and Stripes. All the people I know regard this patriotic display as a show of support for our great President Joe Biden. They realize that he is the greatest...
Letter to the editor: Smoking, vaping in public spaces must end
In 2008, Pennsylvania passed its first statewide smoke-free air law restricting smoking in most public places. The law is outdated and doesn’t include e-cigarette devices that are being used in public spaces. Furthermore, 1,300-plus venues across the commonwealth still allow smoking indoors. This means thousands of workers are exposed to...
Letter to the editor: Shut the lights out on America
Front page: Hunter Biden’s “legal team” steps into fray: Hunter lies to get a gun (felony), attorney (attorneys, plural), challenge Second Amendment to Supreme Court. Page B8, sports section: Felon homeless man in Springdale in jail (lack of $20,000 cash bond) for possessing firearm while walking down a railroad track...
Sounding off: Biden’s dog, teacher shortage, politics among week’s topics
Biden’s dog looking out for him Recent news reports of President Biden’s German shepherd Commander biting Secret Service agents at least 10 times in the past year are troubling but not surprising. I have owned German shepherds for over 35 years and know them as a highly intelligent, loyal and...
Letter to the editor: 9/11 not a day for political fundraising
Last week, Republican Pennsylvania state representative and congressional hopeful Rob Mercuri sent out an exploitative fundraising email using the anniversary of 9/11 to ask for donations. He invoked the nearly 3,000 American victims and the later sacrifices of American service members in a pathetic attempt to fundraise off their deaths....
Letter to the editor: Karaica qualified as district judge
During the primary election, Mitchell Karaica’s opposition stated he was the “only” constitutionally eligible and qualified candidate for magisterial district judge in District 05-3-03. While that may have held some weight then, that is no longer the case. Karaica spent June in Harrisburg, where he completed the intensive certifying course...
Letter to the editor: Biden’s dog looking out for him
Recent news reports of President Biden’s German shepherd Commander biting Secret Service agents at least 10 times in the past year are troubling but not surprising. I have owned German shepherds for over 35 years and know them as a highly intelligent, loyal and protective breed. I believe Commander was...
Letter to the editor: Fixing the teacher shortage
I have a few suggestions on how to fix the national teacher shortage, since the teachers union and the government won’t do it. Immediately raise the salaries of new teachers just out of college, $40,000 to $50,000 at least. I can hear the howls of school boards and taxpayers now....
Letter to the editor: We should support our public schools, unions and teachers
I had a hard time believing what I was reading in Nathan Benefield of the Commonwealth Foundation’s op-ed “Shapiro, lawmakers must choose — students or special interests?” (July 18, TribLIVE). The money that they accused the teachers unions of spending is chump change to the foundation and their ultra-wealthy contributors....
Letter to the editor: Trump will go after lifetime politicians
I believe the main reason both parties do not want President Trump elected is there are many lifetime pols as guilty as President Biden in selling out the country to get rich. They know Trump will go after them for the way he has been treated. Clem Zahrobsky Delmont...
