Letters to the Editor category, Page 129
Letter to the editor: Knowing God
I have the impression the writer of the letter “God is a problem, not an answer” (July 29, TribLIVE) has some knowledge of God but does not know God. People can possess knowledge of someone but not know them. It happens every day. It’s through relationships that we can get...
Letter to the editor: Just say no to Hempfield’s high-priced high school
I read with dismay the articles involving Hempfield Area School District’s proposed new high school (“Hempfield high school project plan is millions of dollars over budget, must be revised,” Aug. 9, TribLIVE). Why does everything need to be bigger, better and beyond affordable? Help me understand. The average cost for...
Letter to the editor: Exercising rights can have consequences
Regarding the article “Norwin board member sues superintendent, district over criticism of social media post” (Aug. 9, TribLIVE): As a communications student at Clarion University, part of my graduation requirement was a class on communications and law. Granted, this was in the earlier years of social media, but one thing...
Letter to the editor: Shapiro anti-choice?
I thought Gov. Josh Shapiro was for women’s choice and reproductive health? His decision to end the contract with Real Alternatives will harm tens of thousands of women and children who depend on the help they receive. A new study published in the journal Cureus found that two-thirds of women...
Letter to the editor: Missing honest news
Not so long ago, we would watch our local news programs daily (Remember Bill and Patti?). The reporting was generally honest and informative. Period. We would decide from what was reported what or what not we believed and react accordingly. Now, forget about it. We have 24/7 media, who I...
Letter to the editor: Setting record straight on Biden and his policies
There have been a few recent fact-free letters attacking President Joe Biden, as if he is the one being indicted for federal crimes, when in fact the attempts by Rep. James Comer to find fault with Biden have failed spectacularly. In the letter “Biden stinks and his policies stink” (Aug....
Letter to the editor: Frackers are wasting our water
Late last month, state Sen. Kim Ward sent an email to her mailing list, urging her constituents to conserve water. “The Department of Environmental Protection declared a statewide drought watch, and is encouraging residents and businesses to voluntarily conserve water by reducing nonessential water use,” wrote Ward. One “nonessential use”...
Letter to the editor: Letters should foster discussion
Regarding the letter “Biden stinks and his policies stink” (Aug. 7, TribLIVE): I hope that you had more interesting things to publish than this thoughtless writing. Clearly the writer has a global dislike for all things President Biden, but there are no facts there to stimulate a new way of...
Letter to the editor: Making Pittsburgh greener
As a resident of Homewood, I am passionate about Pittsburgh’s future and its impact on our community. To achieve a greener, more inclusive city, we must prioritize accessible, equitable mobility over corporate profit and private transportation. Embracing net-zero cars and buses while addressing first- and last-mile gaps in public transit...
Letter to the editor: Solving the problem of expensive education
It’s no secret that college tuitions are skyrocketing. The University of Pittsburgh recently increased its tuition for in-state students by 2%, and 7% for out-of-state students. In the 2021-22 school year, tuitions ranged for public college in-state students from $10,740, to $38,070 at private colleges. The average living cost for...
Letter to the editor: Human remains should not be used as entertainment
The Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s decision to remove human remains from public display is a step toward a future of peace in our world. The basis of all human culture is the primacy of human life; not just human life in present times or in technologically advanced societies, but...
Letter to the editor: Republicans, don’t back Trump
This letter is to all my fellow Republicans who have concluded that they cannot vote again for President Trump. There are many reasons why I cannot vote for him, but three come to mind: 1. He failed to take any action during the Jan. 6 mob action to keep the...
Letter to the editor: Bushy Run battle disaster
I have attended many Bushy Run events where the battle reenactment was always the primary reason for my visit. When I arrived Aug. 5, I learned the first battle was scheduled for 1 p.m. At 12:30 p.m., I was at the museum parking lot. A column of British soldiers marched...
Letter to the editor: Housing plan wrong for Squirrel Hill
David Vatz’s op-ed “Squirrel Hill needs more homes” (Aug. 6, TribLIVE) makes a correct statement in its title, but stops there. As a resident of the street where the proposed development is, I can state confidently that (1) the road is already dangerous and overtrafficked, (2) there’s minimal infrastructure in...
Letter to the editor: Pittsburgh’s urban decay
Tribune-Review headlines of Downtown Pittsburgh as of late paint a picture of the Golden Triangle that is equal parts accurate and disturbing. Stabbings, drug arrests and homelessness have plagued the heart of a neighborhood still reeling from a global pandemic. While numerous companies scramble to fill the growing void in...
Letter to the editor: Creating equality in high school sports
This time of year is always bittersweet. I’m filled with anticipation and excitement for fall sports but dread the reality of what faces so many teams. The reality of success weighs heavily on many players of struggling programs. I encourage the reenvisioning of the way classification is implemented in high...
Letter to the editor: Steelers’ food at Saint Vincent has come a long way
I read the interesting article “Steelers dish on what they eat during training camp” (Aug. 6, TribLIVE). My dad, both brothers and my daughter are all graduates of Saint Vincent College. My dad raved about the bread the nuns served, but my brother Dan tells funny stories of being in...
Sounding off: Ukraine aid, middle class, A/C, librarians, greed among week’s topics
We’ve helped Ukraine enough President Biden, when is it going to be enough? You continue to send weapons, billions and billions of dollars, and all other kinds of help to aid Ukraine. What about the people of the United States? Those billions of dollars that you keep sending to Ukraine...
Letter to the editor: Air conditioners cause problems
I was disappointed to see the column by Tom Purcell extolling air conditioners (“A/C has made life cooler,” July 24, TribLIVE). Air conditioners are a big part of the problem, hardly a solution. I wonder if he knows that while they are cooling a living area, they just move the...
Letter to the editor: Some facts on the Trump indictment
As I read the letter ”Trump doesn’t stand a chance in DC” (Aug. 6, TribLIVE), I was amused at the false statements, another ploy of Trump acolytes, so with that in mind, I’ll try to show its falsehoods. Alleged crimes are charged in the district in which they were committed...
Letter to the editor: Accessible parking spaces should be better marked
Recently I told a gentleman he was in a handicapped parking space. He looked with difficulty at the faded blue stripes. He moved without complaint. What a class act. I would like to ask businesses to show people who need these spaces — and those who don’t — a little...
Letter to the editor: When will Hempfield get its own police force?
Hempfield Township, among many other current and future purchases, is spending $3.5 million to purchase the former SCI Greensburg state prison and additional money for cleanup (“Hempfield to purchase former state prison site, demolish buildings,” June 26, TribLIVE). What I would like to know is this: Why does Hempfield still...
Letter to the editor: We’ve helped Ukraine enough
President Biden, when is it going to be enough? You continue to send weapons, billions and billions of dollars, and all other kinds of help to aid Ukraine. What about the people of the United States? Those billions of dollars that you keep sending to Ukraine could benefit people that...
Letter to the editor: Leaving soldiers behind is un-American
Did you see this? Gold Star mother Kelly Barnett, mother of Staff Sgt. Darin Hoover, crying as she testified about his death as he and others were abandoned by President Joe Biden and left to die. The soldiers knew, the families know, their government didn’t care what happened to them....
Letter to the editor: The definition of Trumpism
Found on Google: McCarthyism — a campaign or practice that endorses the use of unfair allegations and investigations. I have a new term: Trumpism — the practice that endorses election fraud, the claims being false. See count 2, USA vs. Donald J. Trump filed Aug. 1 in the U.S. District...
