Letters to the Editor category, Page 121
Letter to the editor: We must all stand against bullying
Regarding the editorial “Change the language of bullying” (Sept. 24, TribLIVE): The Bureau of Justice Statistics Report highlighting the growing number of young people targeted at the hands of those who inflict hurt and pain is immensely troublesome. Bullying diminishes one’s spirit; it makes a child feel they are less...
Letter to the editor: Poland’s ‘Liberum veto’ in action here
I know most people find history boring. Please indulge me. In the 1700s, Poland was ruled by a king and a parliament made up the country’s largest landowners. The parliament operated under the “liberum veto.” Any member of the Polish parliament could single-handedly veto any piece of legislation. Sound familiar?...
Sounding off: Politics, greed, budget, Bucs on readers’ minds
Grievance politics hurting our country Reason 147 for leaving the Republican Party after 35 years and becoming an independent: Extremist right wing politicians in Congress would rather shut down our government and send the country into chaos than work out bipartisan solutions. Ronald Reagan was the master of reaching across...
Letter to the editor: Leaders should be trying to grow Greensburg
Surely seems that the best the City of Greensburg and its leaders can do is bring in gas stations … GetGo on Main Street and now Sheetz on East Pittsburgh Street. Lots of traffic and little bang to retail and restaurant renewal. Seems like the mayor needs to refocus/learn on...
Letter to the editor: What Would Jesus Do?
Remember the WWJD bracelets? What Would Jesus Do? These bracelets were made popular in 1989 by Janie Tinklenberg, a youth minister from Holland, Mich. She designed the friendship bracelets as a reminder to her youth group to make moral decisions. The letters WWJD backwards have been deciphered as, “Devil Just...
Letter to the editor: Grievance politics hurting our country
Reason 147 for leaving the Republican Party after 35 years and becoming an independent: Extremist right wing politicians in Congress would rather shut down our government and send the country into chaos than work out bipartisan solutions. Ronald Reagan was the master of reaching across the aisle; a decade later,...
Letter to the editor: Biden worst president?
In a “reimagined” world (Democrats like to say), Joe Biden may be the greatest socialist president since FDR. However, in this world, the one that many others perceive and live in, not so much. It has been said Biden might be the worst president (including his VP) of all time....
Letter to the editor: We don’t need rabble-rousers in leadership positions
I watch the news and cringe. The government shutdown? What a joke. Speaker Kevin McCarthy was doing the job he was supposed to do, and the Republicans condemn him. Just look at Rep. Matt Gaetz. Who is he to tell anybody what they should do? Does he think people forget...
Letter to the editor: Praying for Israel
I am a second generation Arab American. I fought for my country in Vietnam. My war was soldier vs. soldier. Sometimes civilians were involved as Viet Cong fighters against us. Most wars are soldier vs. soldier. Now, Hamas is waging war against Jewish citizens of Israel. Not war. More like...
Letter to the editor: Climate change is natural
In reference to global warming, all temperature comparisons start around 1880, after the end of the mini ice age which lasted from 1300 to 1850 AD. Of course, temperatures must rise, just as they do in spring. Climate change is natural. It was 3.5 degrees Fahrenheit warmer 3,300 years ago;...
Letter to the editor: Happy with Biden?
For those of you who voted for Joe Biden, ask yourself the following questions: Has Bidenomics affected your standard of living? If you are an investor, have you been happy with the way your investments are performing? Are you happy with his border policy? Are you thrilled with a “woke”...
Letter to the editor: Yakopec devoted to job, community
I highly recommend District Judge Cheryl Peck Yakopec for reelection Nov. 7. She has shown that she is dedicated to her only job as a judge to make fair and just decisions, especially in these times of uncertainty. She also goes the extra step to help people who cannot vote...
Letter to the editor: Greed the motive for automaker CEOs
Recent Trib articles on the workers strike at GM and Stellantis were eye-opening. The CEOs’ compensation of $21 million to $29 million yearly is indeed staggering. Using an average of $25 million, the CEOs earn $12,000 per hour, or $96,000 a day, which is more than the yearly median household...
Letter to the editor: Plenty of justification for Trump impeachment
Regarding the op-ed “The impeachment to end them all” (Sept. 30, TribLIVE): While the “where there’s smoke there’s fire” justification for the President Biden inquiry has some merit, May Mailman’s completely inaccurate representation of the facts of the President Trump impeachment does not. The “untrustworthy” accusations were shown to be...
Letter to the editor: Wake-up call from Reagan’s son
Just read an opinion by none other than Ronald Reagan’s son Michael (“House Republicans need to grow up,” Oct. 9, TribLIVE). I would urge every Republican to read this piece. It is truly a wake-up call from one of your own. I also urge Democrats to read it, as I...
Letter to the editor: Biden is no visionary
The writer of the letter “Flags fly in support of Biden” (Sept. 24, TribLIVE) speaks of President Biden’s greatness and vision. Well, let’s look at the facts. • In 2022, Biden permitted the largest undocumented immigrant crossing in our country’s history, 2.4 million, and with them came disease, crime and...
Letter to the editor: Our Bucs have heart
I know there has been a focus on the Pirates securing their fifth losing season in a row and their 27th losing season out of the last 31, but I have to say that this is the first year in at least a decade that I was avidly listening to...
Letter to the editor: Leaders should be penalized for budget inaction
Invariably, another nail-biter on funding the government is met with continuing resolution to fund the government until Nov. 17 and avoid a shutdown. This extension allows Congress another 48 days to do its work. Have we all forgotten the long-standing fiscal year (June-July) was established in 1873? Then, in 1974,...
Letter to the editor: Presidents should serve all, not just one side
The president of the United States should strive to represent as many segments of the country as is possible and practical under our political system of government. Even the effort to do so on the part of our chief executives and representatives in the past few years has been lacking,...
Letter to the editor: Senate’s dress code preoccupation
I will sleep comforted knowing that the U.S. Senate has resolved that “… a coat, tie and slacks or other long pants …” are mandatory attire when members of that august body take to the Senate floor. I fully expect that the Professional Golf Association will soon follow by warning...
Note on election-related letters
The Tribune-Review will accept submissions of election-related letters until Oct. 21. Election-related letters will not be published after Oct. 29....
Letter to the editor: Eliminate Constitution? Ask Trump about that …
I read with amusement all the unfounded information packed into the letter “What’s next, Democrats?” (Sept. 28, TribLIVE). That was two diatribe rants that week, “Had enough of Democrats yet?” (Sept. 26, TribLIVE) being the first. But there’s one thing that puzzles me … At the end, the writer asked,...
Letter to the editor: Honor the American flag
Regarding the letter “Flags fly in support of Biden” (Sept. 24, TribLIVE): I heartily disagree. My American flag — flown each day and night (lighted) — is the symbol of our free republic. The flag is more important than any personality and is raised over multitudes of our foreign embassies...
Letter to the editor: Hunting in Pittsburgh parks inhumane, problematic
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey has opened Frick and Riverside parks for bow hunting (“Deer hunting to begin in 2 Pittsburgh parks,” Sept. 29, TribLIVE). City solicitor Krysia Kubiak said, “city officials do not think it (hunting) will infringe upon people’s enjoyment of the parks.” But she suggested that “It’s a...
Letter to the editor: Unions help workers keep up with inflation
The one constant of economic life is inflation. Prices go up. Always. There was a time when wages went up with them. But that was when most U.S. workers were represented by unions. Because of inflation, potatoes aren’t still a nickel a pound. Because of unions, you’re not still making...
