Letters to the Editor category, Page 130
Letter to the editor: If Trump wins GOP nomination …
If President Trump would win the GOP nod for the election and lose, what would the Trumpers do? See insurrection, payoffs, etc. Would he be able to serve from behind bars? See jail sentences for his puppets. Maybe destroy the Statue of Liberty, Lincoln Memorial? He lost. Face it Kirk...
Sounding off: U.S. debt, lying politicians, kids’ future, ‘gender insanity,’ ‘getting tough’ among week’s topics
We’ll go to war or go broke The U.S. has the largest debt burden of all the countries in the world, over $31 trillion and growing. We have the largest military budget in the world. The U.S. spends more than the next 10 countries combined on its military. We have...
Letter to the editor: Hempfield tax hike
Regarding the article “Tax increase included in draft Hempfield Area budget” (May 22, TribLIVE): No one would argue against better curriculum or more police officers for the district. But can someone please explain to me how a $30 million increase in the construction costs is not the reason for a...
Letter to the editor: Politicians should study financial literacy, too
I read the article “Show me the money: Teachers, education experts advocate for financial literacy” (May 21, TribLIVE). We should make it mandatory for all politicians to take a financial literacy course and be tested afterward. If you talk to a financial adviser, the first thing he or she will...
Letter to the editor: Verona farmers market open for business
Our Verona farmers market, from 2-7 p.m. every Thursday at 736 E. Railroad Ave., has been around since the early 2000s. It was started by our current mayor, Dave Ricupero, and is currently run by the Verona Chamber of Commerce. This season, we have an abundance of vendors selling everything...
Letter to the editor: Rain would have helped with smokestack dust
After reading about the discomfort caused by the dust when the Springdale smokestack was imploded (“Amid dusty cleanup, Springdale residents remain unsettled in the wake of smokestack implosions,” June 2, TribLIVE), I have what might be a simplistic solution: wait till it rains. Now, it might take some planning and...
Letter to the editor: Look past politicians’ spin
Q: How can you tell when politicians are lying? A: Their lips are moving. Rep. Summer Lee and Sen. John Fetterman’s statements justifying their votes against the debt deal lend credence to this truism. Lee said work requirements for able-bodied food-aid recipients 54 and under with no dependents (up from...
Letter to the editor: Thanks to caring community for letting teen be all he can be
As the Class of 2023 celebrates graduation, the Gratzmiller family would like to extend their appreciation to the residents of the Alle-Kiski community. To everyone who has allowed Andrew to be Andrew, we say thank you. When Andrew was diagnosed with autism, we were not sure what life would look...
Letter to the editor: Rejecting today’s ‘reality’
At 67 years old, I recently discovered that my entire reality is based upon misinformation. I have been living a lie. I was told that my masculinity is toxic. Doing the things that a traditional man has always done is now considered harmful. I thought that strength, courage and assertiveness...
Letter to the editor: Biden and Kennedy are the best Democrats have?
On May 25, Laura Ingraham had on her program this guy Robert F. Kennedy, who is running to be the Democratic pick for president in 2024. To say this guy has a terrible speaking voice would be an understatement. When he speaks, I can only understand every 25th word out...
Letter to the editor: Let’s work together for our children’s future
This graduation season, I reflect on the roller coaster this last decade has been. In 2009, I graduated — a child psychiatrist, a medical doctor, ready to serve my community and raise my children in Westmoreland County. In 2007 and 2010, I was fortunate to become a mother. I was...
Letter to the editor: Rep. Eric Nelson a pro-life advocate
John Ventre’s letter “Questioning Westmoreland County Republicans” (May 25, TribLIVE) claimed state Rep. Eric Nelson “voted for fetal tissue research.” This is 100% inaccurate. This issue is very near and dear to my heart. As a Life PAC of Southwestern Pennsylvania board member and an active pro-life volunteer for years,...
Letter to the editor: Math and white supremacy
To those of you in the intellectual elite who argue that math is now a form of white supremacy, here is an experiment for you: design a building using construction calculations based on your belief that getting the correct answer is some kind of white microagression. Now, construct the building...
Letter to the editor: Biblical advice for voting wisely
Most Christians read the Bible and try to live by it. Read Matthew 23: Does it parallel today’s politics? A new broom sweeps clean. Don’t use a worn-out broom. We have a choice in 2024. Vote wisely. God bless America, we need it! Regis Farrell Greensburg...
Letter to the editor: We’ll go to war or go broke
The U.S. has the largest debt burden of all the countries in the world, over $31 trillion and growing. We have the largest military budget in the world. The U.S. spends more than the next 10 countries combined on its military. We have borrowed and spent all this money, but...
Letter to the editor: Gender insanity
Let’s be honest. You can only be a male or female. Or so I thought. With how society is becoming, forms you fill out will change from “What’s your sex?” to “How do you identify?” Or my new favorite, “Are you binary or nonbinary?” I also have never heard of...
Letter to the editor: America at a crossroads
A generation ago, I had great hopes for the world following the fall of communism in Eastern Europe. The nations there seemed on the road to prosperity and freedom for their people. Many of us (including me) went to teach modern manufacturing and management principles. It seemed socialism and communism...
Letter to the editor: Debt, taxes and the unfairness of life
Congress could enact laws to solve our border and other problems, but it seems they would rather blame the president, so they can get more votes. Why would any politician solve any problem when it makes them millions in tax-free political donations? Congress wants spending cuts because it costs more...
Letter to the editor: We need strong EPA standards
It feels like each Pennsylvania summer gets hotter. With more greenhouse gases in the atmosphere from fossil-fuel industries, consequences such as droughts, torrential rains and pollution-based health issues will become even more concerning and common. Fortunately, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed new limits on carbon pollution from coal- and gas-burning...
Letter to the editor: Congress members don’t need luxury trips
It was recently revealed that members of Congress enjoyed $6.6 million in free travel paid for by special interst groups, with destinations in more than 40 foreign countries and U.S. cities. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy took his mom on a trip to Israel at a cost of $26,847. Both parties...
Letter to the editor: Bravo to Freeport theater students
Bravo to the students and staff of Freeport High School for their outstanding work on “No, No, Nanette,” winning six awards at the recent Henry Mancini Awards. What an amazing cast photo! What amazing costumes! Thank you for keeping excellence in theater alive in high schools in our community. The...
Letter to the editor: Rail still safest way to transport freight
The editorial “Pennsylvania has real role in regulating rail” (May 8, TribLIVE) rightfully conveyed the importance of railroads to Pennsylvania’s businesses and industry. But the safety discussion could use additional context and a look at the data. Rail is still the safest way to move freight over land — despite...
Letter to the editor: Our society needs to toughen up
The letter “We need to help young people learn to deal with stress” (May 28, TribLIVE) was a wonderful piece about how we in the mental health profession need to teach our clients how to handle stress. I could not agree more. In an effort to shield our kids from...
Letter to the editor: Post office should cut delivery days
Postal rates keep going up, and the U.S. Postal Service seems to have a difficult time getting employees. Why not cut the delivery days from six to three? This would help both problems because in this day and age, with all our electronic devices, we don’t need six-day-a-week home delivery....
Sounding off: Coal, gun laws, privacy, Biden-Harris among week’s topics
Coal can still provide reliable, cheap energy I disagree with the letter “We shouldn’t be celebrating coal” (May 23, TribLIVE) criticizing the legacy of coal in Pennsylvania. Although coal power plants provide only 12% of our state’s electricity today, they once provided the majority of our electricity powering our manufacturing...
