Letters to the Editor category, Page 15
Letter to the editor: Supporting rape crisis centers
I’m struggling to find the right words to thank you for your editorial “Rape crisis centers must be supported” (Oct. 18, TribLive). I think most survivors would agree that our stories are often doubted or dismissed. I had braced myself for that reaction again. So to see your editorial board...
Letter to the editor: Don’t be fooled by ads — vote to retain our justices
I object to the deceptive political ads being run to “term limit” three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices by voting “No” on their retention. Ads say the justices set free an unnamed convicted sex offender. The case was against Bill Cosby, and was overturned for denial of due process. District Attorney...
Letter to the editor: Words still matter — especially for our kids
As a dad of three beautiful and bright children, I’m always amazed when I hear one of them say a new word. Whether it’s their first “dadda” or “momma” or something more sophisticated, it’s always a reminder: Language is learned through influence. Our children are influenced every day — by...
Letter to the editor: Are we now OK with white supremacy?
I do not in any way believe that it is right to take someone’s life simply because they hold different views from mine. I believe our government officials should have a responsibility not only to uphold our Constitution but also to honor only those who support the fundamental principles and...
Letter to the editor: No Kings? No thanks.
I’m an advocate for the First Amendment with no holds barred, and I support the right to peacefully protest. But lately I need a whiteboard to follow the diversity of protests. The “No Kings” protests are now the hot ticket. Although I don’t remember a king being coronated, only a...
Letter to the editor: Netanhayu and Trump
Israeli President Netanyahu sent the Israeli army into Gaza; President Trump sends troops into Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Memphis, Portland and Chicago. Netanyahu tried to starve out the Palestinians; Trump throws 500,000 Americans off food stamps. Netanyahu bombed hospitals, killing health care workers; Trump takes away health insurance from over...
Letter to the editor: Why I’ll never vote for a Democrat
I rarely respond directly to those on the political left who attack conservatives with childish, personal insults; I always try to offer factual information to explain my political views. So, instead of juvenile insults, I will proffer several reasons why I refuse to vote for Democrats; I could cite dozens,...
Letter to the editor: Retain Smail as county judge
Since winning election to Westmoreland County Common Pleas Court in 2015, Judge Harry F. Smail has amassed an impressive record of achievement. As a constitutionalist, he has decided more than 1,000 cases involving local governments, businesses and families. He has demonstrated consistent respect for the rule of law, an understanding...
Letter to the editor: Congress, get back to work
Taxation without representation is still tyranny. Mike Johnson, as speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, you have an absolute duty to keep Congress open to conduct the people’s business. The “Big Beautiful Bill” rammed through Congress shoveled money to the wealthiest Americans at the expense of the rest of...
Letter to the editor: Retain our judges to save our democracy
This is an urgent SOS to every single American who knows the threat President Trump’s unchecked power poses to our freedoms and democracy. Our battleground is the state that has been indispensable to the very founding of our country and the preservation of American freedom and liberty for over 249...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s AI video abnormal behavior
How disturbed does the president of this great country need to get for those around him to wake up and admonish his loathsome behavior? On the day when millions of Americans staged peaceful protests against his policies across the country, he posted an AI-generated video of himself dressed as a...
Letter to the editor: Advice for our state and country
I would like to see less politicians in Pennsylvania. Florida has part-time politicians, and can then have free college for their people. Our state ranks in the top five in the country for the most politicians, most corrupt and highest paid. Wow! Do away with lobbyists. It’s just another way...
Letter to the editor: Defend the rule of law — no president is above it
Our democracy depends on respecting the rule of law — and that includes obeying court orders. The president does not have the power to ignore judicial rulings, especially when it comes to deploying the National Guard to American cities. Judges are not political obstacles; they are constitutional safeguards. When a...
Letter to the editor: How to ‘save our democracy’
Democrats and their media allies claim to be on a campaign to “save our democracy” by promoting total resistance to anything Trump, along with organized protests against his efforts to keep his campaign promises, which he was overwhelmingly elected to do. He promised to create secure immigration policies, reduce crime,...
Letter to the editor: Vance’s defense of Young Republican messages twisted
It is appalling that Vice President JD Vance is defending the leaked Young Republicans’ racist, antisemitic and misogynistic messages. It is reprehensible that he offers what is basically a “boys will be boys” defense and says “kids” make mistakes in reference to men (and women) in their 20s and 30s,...
Letter to the editor: Trump is no dictator
How can anyone seriously call President Trump a dictator when he has complied with every judicial injunction issued against him — even the ones that appear blatantly partisan? A true dictator would simply ignore the courts. Some argue that judges have the right to block policies they personally disagree with....
Letter to the editor: What’s Trump doing for us?
The Trump administration, in refusing to negotiate with the Democrats to end the government shutdown, will likely cause health care premiums to possibly double or triple. Also, tariffs have created record food prices for Americans. How is the Trump administration dealing with these financial crises adversely impacting Americans? The Trump...
Letter to the editor: Public service is a commitment
Will she stay — or will she go? That’s a question Murrysville residents shouldn’t have to ask when choosing their local leaders. As a former eight-year Murrysville Council member, I firmly believe that public service to the community is a commitment, not a stepping stone. In 2021, Jamie Lingg was...
Letter to the editor: Steelers wrong to ignore Kirk’s death
I went to the Steelers vs. Seattle game Sept. 14. Painted at one end zone was “It Takes All of Us Together.” The other end zone had “End Racism.” I’m assuming it was put there during the time of George Floyd’s death and the Black Lives Matter protests at the...
Letter to the editor: Help available to pay gas bills
October is the perfect time to explore assistance programs that can help lower your natural gas bill before the first cold snap. Peoples Natural Gas customers have access to programs that can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars this winter. Many customers assume they don’t qualify, but these programs...
Letter to the editor: Vote for candidates with integrity
Nov. 4 is Election Day. Normally when the president’s office is not on the ballot, there is low voter turnout. This is a critical election for local and county offices, and your voice is much needed, so please vote. I view integrity as the most important characteristic a candidate should...
Letter to the editor: Trump doesn’t deserve Nobel Peace Prize
It is preposterous that President Trump is being hailed as a peace-maker worthy of the Nobel Peace Prize. The current Israel/Hamas ceasefire is essentially the same as the ceasefire already in place when he took office Jan. 20, 2025. On March 18, 2025, Trump did not object when Israel reinvaded Gaza,...
Letter to the editor: Improvements to Penn Avenue sorely needed
I love the Strip. It’s probably the most Pittsburgh neighborhood. It represents old and new, tradition and potential. It’s where I do much of my shopping, where I take out-of-towners and where I go when I really need a coffee. I am there at 6 a.m. on the coldest Christmas...
Letter to the editor: Football is a cult
For local sports fans who have a functioning cerebral cortex, we appreciate that the only sporting event that was worth watching over the weekend of Sept. 27-28 that involved a Pittsburgh professional sports team was the Penguins game played at PPG Paints Arena Saturday. That event was truly Pittsburgh sports...
Letter to the editor: Four wrongs — Nobel prize, baseball money, Penn State, budgets
Four wrongs: Whether you love him or hate him, nobody deserves the Nobel Peace Prize more than President Donald Trump. Even the recipient of the prize agrees. The payroll of the Toronto Blue Jays is $58 million. Seattle Mariners is $61 million. Milwaukee Brewers is $116 million. Los Angeles Dodgers...
