Letters to the Editor category, Page 2

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

In the 18th century, after the French Revolution, there was a shortage of food, which led to unrest. To solve the problem the government, through mass executions facilitated by new laws removing the rights of defense and appeal, drastically reduced the population needing to be fed. This attitude toward solving...

In the letter “Kirk, Kimmel and free speech” (Oct. 16, TribLive), I was thoroughly annoyed (to put it nicely) with the writer’s comment regarding flag-burning. He hates it but would tolerate it as a means of expression. How insane! Tell those thousands of young men storming the beaches of Normandy...

I don’t have all the answers, but I see how decades of changes in education and public discourse brought us here. Investment in education has declined, and access to higher learning is increasingly out of reach. Critical thinking and civic awareness have suffered, leaving people vulnerable to misinformation and fear-based...

In an off-year election there usually aren’t many important offices on the ballot. However, this November is an exception. The three uber-liberal Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty and David Wecht must not be allowed to return to the bench. People living in Westmoreland County should remember how...

Potential voter: Are you dissatisfied with our federal, state and local governments? I believe the solution lies in voting out long-term incumbents. If a government is corrupt, not serving all its constituents, lacking transparency or simply failing to perform its duties, the incumbent is ultimately accountable. In any other profession,...

In the op-ed blaming technology companies for rising energy prices (“AI, crypto and Pa.’s war on the little guy,” Sept. 20, TribLive), the authors include an unrelated, passing reference to so-called “subsidies” included in the recently enacted federal legislation dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB). The authors assert the...

As mayor of Murrysville, I want to clarify how the comprehensive plan process works and highlight the commitment of Republican Council candidates Jason Lemak, Michael Korns, Loren Kase and Darren Miller to preserving our community’s rural charm. The comprehensive plan is not something the council can unilaterally impose. It is...

I keep hearing the likes of Mike Johnson, JD Vance, Stephen Miller and other right-wingers claim Democrats want to give illegal immigrants health coverage and that’s what this shutdown is about. The Democrats wanted the premium assistance under the Affordable Care Act to not be dramatically reduced, which will spike...

I have to chuckle as I read that House Speaker Mike Johnson has declared the No Kings rallies being planned across the country this weekend are actually “Hate America” rallies. This man has children; if he has had to correct them and tried to alter their behavior, does that mean...

This November, Franklin Regional voters face a pivotal choice. As we elect four school board members, we have a rare opportunity to shape a board with diverse strengths and complementary expertise — leaders ready to move our district forward. The candidates who best fit this vision are Debra Wohlin, Bill...

Here’s some perspective on the economic facts of the firing of Penn State’s head football coach, James Franklin. The buyout of Franklin’s contract was reported in your newspaper to be $49 million. A quick internet search shows that among the academically elite Ivy League universities (Harvard, Yale, Dartmouth, Princeton, Columbia,...

On Oct. 7, the Westmoreland County commissioners finally approved ballot curing for the upcoming elections (“Westmoreland County approves ballot curing process for November election,” Oct. 7, TribLive). However, this was not a voluntary vote on the part of Commissioners Sean Kertes and Doug Chew, but was due to an order...

Until very recently I would not have been able to identify late-night TV comedian Jimmy Kimmel from Adam. Well, maybe not Adam, given the loin-covering fig leaf he is reported to have worn. Certainly not after 10:30 p.m., which is late night for me. Charlie Kirk was a name I...

Penn State will be closing seven branch campuses in 2027, including the New Kensington branch. Penn State cites financial pressures as a reason for these closings. But yet the university has $49 million to buy out James Franklin’s contract. I understand that this money will not be paid in one...

As a Norwin Community Republican Committeeman, I coordinated several of the past election’s staffing needs for our local conservative candidates. We touted our Republican candidates’ conservative agendas, especially on fiscal matters. Our school board candidates were a top priority. It is a thankless job. Our candidates ran modestly funded campaigns...