Letters to the Editor category, Page 156
Letter to the editor: We can all ‘give birth to Christ’
Christian mystic Meister Eckhart wrote that “We are all meant to be mothers of God; for God is always needing to be born.” As we celebrate the birth of Christ, let us resolve to be mothers of God in our families, in our neighborhoods, in our workplaces and in our...
Letter to the editor: Let’s follow third-grader’s example and be kind
Regarding third grader Ava Kostewicz’s letter “Kindness keeps us connected” (Sept. 4, TribLIVE): When I read your letter (which I clipped and kept), it brought tears to my eyes. It wasn’t because it made me sad, but that this was coming from a young lady who could see the needs...
Letter to the editor: Remembering the generous heart of Franco Harris
It is with a heavy heart that I write this memory of Franco Harris. It is a unique glimpse into his heart. A few years ago, in my position as executive director of a drug treatment center during the height of the opioid epidemic, Franco agreed to be the keynote...
Letter to the editor: Mr. President, take action on gun violence
President Jimmy Carter tried to get the hostages out of Iran from 1979 to 1981. If you’re sincere, President Biden, about stopping gun violence in America, I’m advising you that every public building — stores, schools — and even homes should have metal detectors at all entrances to detect guns....
Letter to the editor: Christmas wish list
A Christmas wish list: 1. Tribune Review — continued success and viability, where our opinions matter. 2. Republicans — a backbone. You have more fight against each other than the opposition. 3. Democrats — a brain. Enough said . 4. D.C. political leaders — they should burn in effigy from...
Letter to the editor: Scrooge-like ghosts ought to visit Musk
Elon Musk is crying out for an intervention. Do ghosts in the Twitter machine exist who can perform Scrooge-style visitations on the misbegotten magnate and help him reclaim his wayward soul? It’s hard to picture such a natural born, amoral, noxious blowhard awakening as a reborn and glorious Christmas butterfly,...
Letter to the editor: Thanks to police for help resolving NJ nightmare
My most sincere thank-you to Officer Zakary Fedunok of the West Deer Township Police Department for resolving a four-month nightmare of mine. In August, I was billed for running a toll gate on the New Jersey Turnpike, on which I had never traveled. After numerous efforts to prove my innocence,...
Letter to the editor: Brittney Griner’s release will aid Democrats
Brittney Griner is a very lucky person. Other Russian prisoners are not so lucky. President Biden has messed up this country. He and the Democrats need an edge in future elections. Bringing Griner home may do that. In return, we gave them a notorious illegal arms dealer. How many thousands...
Letter to the editor: Trump trading cards? Again, you can’t make this stuff up.
Many of us who were familiar with Donald Trump and his lifelong pattern of taking advantage of others and acting outrageously were confident that he would not grow into the presidency and that he would consistently embarrass us. We did not know exactly what he would do to bring himself...
Letter to the editor: Our teachers are worth more
I discovered a long time ago that teachers don’t choose their profession for the monetary rewards. They start with grand ambition and much hope to shape our youth to their fullest potential and prepare them for the demands of a productive life in a modern world. They deserve our admiration...
Letter to the editor: Richard Simmons star of mall memory
After reading the article “Malls’ best days may be long gone, but memories remain strong, particularly at Christmastime” (Dec. 11, TribLIVE), I am reminded of a visit that my husband and I made to Century III in October 1994. We did indeed meet Richard Simmons when he invited us up...
Letter to the editor: Doom and gloom
The good of the world may be balanced out with bad. Wouldn’t it be funny if all the religions of the world had the same God? TV preachers and politicians prey on the weak for donations. Some TV preachers have a net worth of over $7 million. Talk about profiting...
Letter to the editor: Energy independence and border security
From her point No. 1, it’s apparent that letter-writer Mary Beth Walling (“So what are Republicans’ plans to help?” Dec. 14, TribLIVE) has been reading and watching her news on the mainstream media (except for FOX), or she would understand that under President Trump, we had already achieved energy independence. In...
Letter to the editor: Kudos to football players, announcers
I watched the football championship games on PCN. The field was in perfect shape (beautiful venue). The broadcasters were very professional and well informed, and did a great job to make each game exciting and interesting. They were as good, if not better, than their big network counterparts. Hats off...
Letter to the editor: Justice for insurrectionists
I have been listening to the podcast “Ultra” by Rachel Maddow. It is frightening and at the same time reassuring. Reassuring in that our current political situation is not unique; we have been there before. And frightening in that our democracy can be so fragile. “Ultra” takes us back to...
Letter to the editor: Immigration partnership could work
I have a lot of ideas. Sometimes I’m the master of the obvious, and others have thought and written about the same thing. Sometimes, I come up with a good one. I think the following represents a good one. I raise ideas with our legislators, and I receive responses, probably...
Letter to the editor: Better ban the Bible, too
The book vigilantes of the Hempfield Area School District missed one book that might expose their children to all sorts of sinful behavior. Perhaps they haven’t studied it thoroughly and don’t realize how much really shocking behavior it details. Subjects like adultery, incest, slavery, murder, infanticide and homosexuality appear frequently...
Letter to the editor: Border insanity
Regarding Gloria Lesnock’s letter “Letter about Oprah hypocritical” (Nov. 28, TribLIVE): Our unsecure borders are allowing the criminal element to prosper on multiple levels in the United States, yet we continue to endorse a government that ignores the rampant wreckage spreading across our country. Please define sanity. Therese Bell West...
Letter to the editor: Blind to destruction
After reading Jim Harger’s letter ”There’s no destruction happening in U.S.” (Dec. 12, TribLIVE), in which he ignorantly critiques Ed Davis’ letter “Biden will take blame for destruction” (Nov. 10, TribLIVE), I wondered what world Harger has been living in for the past two years. Someone who could seriously ask,...
Letter to the editor: Republicans don’t improve lives
Regarding the article “Westmoreland recount complete; officials say no evidence of widespread errors found” (Dec. 6, TribLIVE): Sen. Doug Mastriano’s campaign says, “Nobody is alleging fraud or malfeasance,” and, “These people had nothing to gain by asking for the recount.” I believe these statements are absolute lies. Republicans are trying...
Letter to the editor: We must stop legislators’ pay raise ‘affront’
Every year, you run an editorial about the automatic pay raises granted to Pennsylvania’s state legislators and the other covered under the Public Official Compensation Law amendment (“Lawmakers’ big raises are an affront to Pa. taxpayers,” Aug. 19, TribLIVE). As Pennsylvanians, we have a year to bombard the people responsible...
Letter to the editor: Vandergrift on the rise
When I came to the Vandergrift area several years ago, the mood appeared to be less than positive, but over the last few years, it has changed for the better. The community has a new esprit de corps mindset. A community that works together as a unit can accomplish many...
Letter to the editor: Working for peace with police
This letter is to inform Allegheny and Westmoreland counties about our organization. The Race for Peace Committee is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization formed in 2016 to enrich the lives of people through programs, resources and activities for the family that help us reach an understanding between law enforcement and the...
Sounding off: Abortion, debt, border, secession, fossil fuels topics of week
Free will and abortion Regarding the article “Non-religious voters wield clout, tilt heavily Democratic” (Dec. 4, TribLIVE): I am a retired nurse who once had the unfortunate privilege of carrying a much too large aborted, macerated baby to the morgue of my hospital. It was really awful. But even having...
Letter to the editor: Here’s how to start ‘fixing stupid’
Letter-writer Gary Pedicone says “Can’t fix stupid, but you can prove it” (Dec. 8, TribLIVE), blaming FOX News, Tucker Carlson and Sean Hannity. Yes, you can fix it, Gary: You can start by not drinking the Kool-Aid passed out by CNN, NBC, CBS and the other networks passing out that...
