Letters to the Editor category, Page 116
Letter to the editor: College demonstrators clueless
The multitudinous demonstrations by the college types marching for the Palestine butchers reminds me of the Occupy morons from years ago. Essentially without clue. It’s like they get together and say, “Hey, you wanna march?” “What are we marching for?” “Uh, not sure, something about something. But all our profs...
Letter to the editor: Biden not ‘destroying America’
I take most letters to the editor with a grain of salt, but “Biden destroying America” (Nov. 6, TribLIVE) was so off the grid I decided to look up the writer’s “facts” Regarding “opening our borders to millions”: There have been a lot of mistakes made, that I can’t deny;...
Letter to the editor: Time to end apartheid in Israel
It is with sadness and frustration that I witness my country’s role in supporting the apartheid government of Israel. It seems that we champion human rights everywhere on the planet except for the Palestinian people. Their plight over the last 75 years is like no other group. They were displaced...
Letter to the editor: Focus on effects, not causes, of DUI
In the op-ed “Commercial pot push comes with great risks to public safety” (Nov. 6, TribLIVE), Edward Wood conflates cause and effect. There are many causes of DUI, all equally bad. Marijuana isn’t better or worse; it is just a cause. People currently drive under the influence of illegal drugs....
Letter to the editor: Our country needs a leader
After recently watching a political commercial I found out I am a radical extremest for being pro-life. Then while reading your opinion page, I see that Ray Epps was forced to stand with the so-called insurgents by the Republicans (“We must stop hate and fearmongering,” Nov. 4, TribLIVE). I am...
Letter to the editor: What’s the real state of our economy?
I see many letters in the opinion section decrying the state of our economy as a “disaster.” This seems to be at odds with the actual news reporting section of the paper, which has stories of record low unemployment, record holiday retail sales, record wage increases , record airline travel...
Letter to the editor: Government-run slavery at county jail
At a recent Jail Oversight Board meeting, a motion by Allegheny County Councilwoman Bethany Hallam to pay incarcerated workers for their labor failed after receiving five abstentions. County Controller Corey O’Connor, one of the abstainers, remarked, “County council should pass the budget first, and then we should have the conversation.”...
Letter to the editor: Condemning Hamas
If you live in Iran and are brave enough to speak up, by all means condemn Hamas. But if you live in the U.S., and are brave enough to speak up, you should condemn your government’s supply of blind support and weapons to Israel. Every time I see someone condemn...
Letter to the editor: Do NFL referees get commissions?
I enjoy watching the Pittsburgh Steelers whether they are winning or losing. Of course, winning is more fun. This season I’ve noticed a disproportionate number of “roughing the passer” calls being made, not only against T.J. Watt, but against other defensive players as well. This begs the question: Do NFL...
Sounding off: Politics and religion, Israel, school choice among week’s topics
Religion and politics shouldn’t mix Why are we relying on writings over centuries old to provide answers and solace to problems? Some quote the Bible, shouting “it has the answers.” To me, the Bible, is a book of fantasy stories written by individuals who at that time believed mostly in...
Letter to the editor: Religion and politics shouldn’t mix
Why are we relying on writings over centuries old to provide answers and solace to problems? Some quote the Bible, shouting “it has the answers.” To me, the Bible, is a book of fantasy stories written by individuals who at that time believed mostly in superstitions. Yet we sit back...
Letter to the editor: It’s time to start respecting life again
Over the many gratefully embraced years of my life, I have seen a dramatic change in how America perceives the tremendous gift of life, the value of a single life, of all lives. I grew up learning that all lives are precious, that we are all interconnected through a bond,...
Letter to the editor: We need action on gun laws
Lewiston, Uvalde, Squirrel Hill … the list goes on. Some of our Pennsylvania legislators do nothing to help prevent mass shootings. This year there have been more than 400 mass shootings. Sen. Lisa Baker, chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has had two pieces of legislation, which were passed in...
Letter to the editor: Jury of peers?
I could cite case law from my days as a law school student, but suffice it to say that a jury of one’s peers is central in criminal justice to determine guilt or innocence. My grandson was called for jury duty recently. What most impressed him was the age of...
Letter to the editor: U.S. complicit in crimes against humanity
More than 10,000 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed and nearly half of those are children. UNICEF warns that Israel’s attack on Gaza is killing or wounding 420 children a day. Israel has wiped out entire families in Gaza. No one is denying that the attack by Hamas was terrible,...
Letter to the editor: Thanks to all emergency personnel
Recently I retired my EMS status with Mutual Aid Ambulance Service, after providing more than 45 years of service to our communities. I worked alongside other EMS personnel, Greensburg police, Pennsylvania State Police and fire departments throughout the area. There are many agencies that get involved behind the scenes when...
Letter to the editor: No need for big, beautiful schools in Latrobe
Regarding the article “Greater Latrobe’s multimillion dollar revitalization plan raises taxes through 2039” (Sept. 22, TribLIVE): Federal, state and local government continually have their hands deep in Pennsylvania residents’ pockets and around our throats. Local school boards add to the financial burden. After completing the new Latrobe Elementary School building,...
Letter to the editor: Hydrogen key to clean energy future
Regarding the article “Pittsburgh- based plan passed over as hydrogen hub selections draw statewide praise” (Oct. 13, TribLIVE): Building a lower carbon future means ensuring the success of the Department of Energy’s new hydrogen hubs. The hubs are networks of clean hydrogen producers, consumers and connective infrastructure working together to kick-start...
Letter to the editor: Kiski’s values will never change
Kiski Prep, moving beyond its all-male student body, is changing in a way that reflects the realities of America today. This is not some shrouded attempt for Kiski to become “woke.” Kiski needed to adapt and change to reflect important financial and social realities. While this change has caused an...
Letter to the editor: We need Trump back in office
I am not a Jew and do not practice the Jewish religion, but I am literally sick to my stomach after the horrible tragedy in Israel. Because of the stupid policies of the radical left, evil is not afraid of America and feels free to distribute agonizing pain and suffering...
Letter to the editor: Innocent until proven guilty
In reference to the article “Release of suspect in $1.6M drug case ignites political firestorm in Allegheny County” (Sept. 20, TribLIVE) and letters discussing it, I would like to ask what happened to the old mantra “innocent until proven guilty in a court of law”? Apparently, any official who actually...
Letter to the editor: No more car washes in North Huntingdon
The Trib has run several articles about companies wanting to build car washes on Route 30 in North Huntingdon and Irwin (“5th car wash proposed for North Huntingdon area,” Aug. 30, TribLIVE). This is just what everyone needs, another car wash. Here is a real stupid idea, which I’m surprised...
Letter to the editor: Greensburg mailbox move
The Greensburg post office on Pennsylvania Avenue has posted notices on the collection boxes in front of the library that they will be removed on or about Nov. 15. The notice goes on to state the nearest collection box will be in the lobby of the post office. These boxes...
Letter to the editor: Government is a clown show
Well, it finally happened. The vote for speaker of the House turned into a joke, and it’s proof to me that our vote doesn’t matter. The Democrats seem to want to spend money endlessly for everyone except Americans and destroy the country, even though they know what it’s doing to...
Letter to the editor: Looking back at Trump’s accomplishments
The letter “Biden better than Trump” (Oct. 25, TribLIVE) was a weak response of the “Are you happy now?” variety. I’ll just say you debate like a typical liberal … no content, just name-calling and generalizations. President Trump’s administration took a laissez-faire approach to governing, and our economy and our...
