Letters to the Editor category, Page 122
Letter to the editor: Careful with those spotted lanternflies
So I’m sitting at a five-way intersection in Pittsburgh waiting for the light to go green when I look out the side window and see a gentleman stomping around in a wide circle. It dawns on me he is eradicating, or trying to deal with, the spotted lanternfly invasion. Finally,...
Letter to the editor: Congress should get priorities straight
In past government shutdowns, after passing a budget, Congress has always passed retroactive pay for both government workers required to work through the shutdown and furloughed employees. Although it is a concerning temporary disruption in normal pay cycles and is a serious family household budget concern, it is essentially a...
Letter to the editor: Help Native Americans, vets first
Why is our government worried about taking care of illegal immigrants who are coming here from everywhere? Our top priority should be to the Native Americans who have always lived here. They get very little help from our government. Also, what about our veterans, so many of whom are homeless?...
Sounding off: American flag, next president, Fetterman, homeless among week’s topics
Flag flies for U.S. and defenders of freedom We fly the American flag all year long, not to show support for President Biden as the writer of the letter “Flags fly in support of Biden” (Sept. 24, TribLIVE) alleges, but for the United States of America and to show our...
Letter to editor: Grateful for anonymous generosity
When I went to pay for my tires this week at Highland Tire in Natrona Heights, the salesperson said the $315 bill was already paid. I don’t know who paid it, but I appreciate it. I have heard of people paying for someone’s lunch, but never for tires. Peggy Booher...
Letter to the editor: Look past party, gender, skin color for next president
Why can’t people keep their personal opinions personal? I don’t care what your opinions are about politics, religion, sexual preference or spaghetti sauce. We’ve had three years of Trump/Biden bashing, and I for one am sick of it. It’s probably time to start looking at who might actually be a...
Letter to the editor: Flag for Biden would be upside down
The Sept. 24 edition of the Trib contained a number of interesting editorials. From the Trib’s piece on voter registration at the DMV getting easier to Greg Fulton’s article on remembering Stan Musial — even Joseph Sabino Mistick discussing the need to bring back a “broken window” approach to policing...
Letter to the editor: Why not solar panels at high school?
I’ve been following various articles concerning the renovations at Hempfield Area High School. What I have not seen are any references to installing solar collectors on the roof of the renovated building. These could reduce electricity usage and perhaps be a potential source of income by selling excess power to...
Letter to the editor: Fetterman is an embarrassment
Sadly, the letter “Fetterman making PA laughingstock of country” (Sept. 27, TribLIVE) is true. There has been so much coverage of him that everyone knows who he is, and he’s an embarrassment. Whenever I am out of state and people ask where I’m from, I reply, “Pennsylvania, but I didn’t...
Letter to the editor: Flag flies for U.S. and defenders of freedom
We fly the American flag all year long, not to show support for President Biden as the writer of the letter “Flags fly in support of Biden” (Sept. 24, TribLIVE) alleges, but for the United States of America and to show our respect for those who defend our freedom, past,...
Letter to the editor: Karaica for district judge
When reviewing the candidates for magisterial district judge this November, I will be looking beyond the show that is an election year. I’ll be voting for the candidate who is a familiar face in our community because he shows up all of the time, not just when the timing would...
Letter to the editor: Wage disparity puts Westmoreland seniors in jeopardy
This year, the Tribune-Review has published several stories regarding the hundreds of open job positions within Westmoreland County public services. I have worked for the county’s most vulnerable citizens since 2010. I am an aging-care manager at the Area Agency on Aging and a member of our SEIU bargaining committee....
Letter to the editor: Working to improve lives affected by Alzheimer’s
I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for Sen. Lindsey Williams’ unwavering support of Senate Bill 840, which seeks to establish a first-ever Alzheimer’s public health infrastructure in Pennsylvania. As a doctor of occupational therapist, I am deeply committed to improving the lives of individuals affected by Alzheimer’s; I...
Letter to the editor: What happened to respect for presidency?
Regarding the letter “Saddened by Trump, MAGA followers” (Aug. 25, TribLIVE): I couldn’t agree with you more, sir! My father, like you, was a veteran (Korean War) and fought the front lines for this country. If he were alive today, he too would be so very sad about what is...
Letter to the editor: Homeless problem on Downtown bike trail
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...
Letter to the editor: Trump challengers have no shot
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...
Letter to the editor: Don’t confuse flag flying as support for Biden
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,...
Letter to the editor: AG Henry puts Pennsylvanians first
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...
Letter to the editor: Parents ruin sports excitement for kids
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...
Letter to the editor: Flag flies for country, not Biden
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...
Letter to the editor: Faygo-nomics
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 …...
Letter to the editor: Stand in solidarity with striking auto workers
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...
Letter to the editor: Orenstein’s priorities
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...
Letter to the editor: Flag flies for U.S., not Biden
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...
Letter to the editor: Privatizing our public services
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...
