Letters to the Editor category, Page 215
Letter to the editor: Time for Biden to go
For President Biden: If you were accused of being an American citizen with a profound belief in our Constitution and Declaration of Independence, would there be enough evidence to convict you? Three (among many) items are noteworthy: 1. Actions in accord with the sanctity of life. 2. Responsibility for our...
Letter to the editor: Scanlon a conservative after carjacking?
Regarding the article “U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon carjacked in Philadelphia park, uninjured” (Dec. 22, TribLIVE): The best way to turn a liberal into a conservative. Clem Zahrobsky Delmont...
Letter to the editor: Attacks on Shapiro demonstrate right-wing fear
I despise negative campaigning, and it started a year before the critical Pennsylvania gubernatorial election. I already have received by mail multiple hit pieces that attack the presumed Democratic nominee, state Attorney General Josh Shapiro. They emanate from Commonwealth Partners of Harrisburg, an association of radical right-wing entrepreneurs. The group...
Letter to the editor: Carbon taxes won’t hurt consumers
Letter-writer Ralph Dunsworth (“Carbon emissions tax will hurt consumers”) is concerned about the cost of carbon taxes to consumers. No need to be. For example, House Resolution 2307 puts an “atmospheric dumping fee” on carbon emitters, but all fees are rebated to consumers. As such, 85% of Americans receive as...
Letter to the editor: Climate has always changed
Well, looks like the despicable and deplorable Democrats are at it again. They hadn’t even recovered all the bodies from the devastating tornadoes in the mid-South when the leftists started blaming “climate change.” And, naturally, their allies in the media are piling on along with the rest of the enviro-whackos....
Letter to the editor: Government solutions are not the answer
The role of government should be to establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility and provide for the common defense with the least amount of government coercion and the most amount of personal liberty as possible. The concept of providing jobs, food, clothing, housing, education and health care is best provided by...
Letter to the editor: Trump will figure into this year’s races
Regarding Jonah Goldberg’s column “Trump’s clout with Republican voters seems to be slipping away”: He is full of horse pucky. To ascertain whether President Trump makes a difference any more, watch the primaries this year. If I’m running for office, you better believe I want Trump to wrap his arms...
Letter to the editor: Protecting communities from gas well pollution
The West Deer supervisors’ rejection of Olympus Energy’s well pad application (“West Deer supervisors reject well pad proposed by Olympus Energy,” Dec. 21, TribLIVE) shines a light on the proximity of existing gas wells to communities, particularly smaller wells. Unfortunately, the state recently finalized a pollution standard for gas wells...
Letter to the editor: Republicans do have a plan
Patty Satalia, you presented no facts in your letter “Republicans are not planning for our well-being”. Let me help you out. Democrats plan to address climate change by replacing our energy independence with heavily subsidized electric cars and solar panels. Note: “… almost 90% of all of the planet’s global...
Letter to the editor: Extremists on the Democratic side
It’s become a cliche for pundits to complain that extremists from both parties are causing the gridlock in today’s politics. But is that really true? Let’s look at the Democrats first. They have indeed become an extreme left party with socialists driving their agenda. The Democrats are pushing radical policies...
Letter to the editor: Don’t forget Republicans’ cowardice
The next few weeks may tell the future of the U.S., and whether our democracy will survive. First, we’ll have the anniversary of Jan. 6, one of the darkest days in our history. We already know Donald Trump will hold a press conference to double down on his lies. Then...
Letter to the editor: Penn State rewards mediocrity
Penn State rewards mediocrity, giving football coach James Franklin, a 10-year, $75 million contract. Here is a resume of his accomplishments: One Big Ten title, and that was 2016, when he had the best running back in the country; 2 wins, 13 losses against top 10 opponents; defeated Ohio State...
Letter to the editor: Trump compromises Republican Party
A Trump supporter outraged by S.E. Cupp’s “bitter diatribes” (“Why run S.E. Cupp’s bitter diatribes?”? That’s awfully rich, considering that since 2016, King Donald and his court jester Tucker Carlson have engaged in nothing but over-the-top, bitter, outraged rants. Same thing, except Cupp’s “diatribes” are more elegant, nuanced and intellectual...
Letter to the editor: Coverage shows positive changes in Jeannette
I would like to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to the Tribune- Review, especially reporter Renatta Signorini, and also WPXI, on the great coverage of our wonderful city. Without the coverage, the public would not be aware of all the positive changes in our town. Believe me, your positive coverage...
Letter to the editor: Wage disparity and wealth inequality
The article, “Penn State names 1st woman university president” (Dec. 9, TribLIVE) illustrates how wage disparity contributes to our wealth inequality. The salaries for college instructors vary widely. A tenured full professor’s salary averages around $150,000 a year, while associate and assistant professors make less than two-thirds of that figure....
Letter to the editor: Government must fund metal detectors in all schools
It is long overdue that a bipartisan Washington funds metal detectors for all our schools. The killings/injuries in our schools must stop. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, there are 130,930 K-12 schools in the United States. The average recommended metal detector is $5,000; this equates to about...
Sounding off: Laws protect us from religious subjugation
We are one nation under the Constitution of the U.S. created in 1787 by representatives of “We, the people.” The Founders also incorporated a Bill of Rights in 1791 to protect individual rights and liberties, and citizen independence protected by freedom of speech, peaceable assembly, religious liberty and freedom of...
Letter to the editor: Could John Peck’s behavior be factor in his loss?
You reported that an apparently disgruntled John Peck, who was defeated by Nicole Ziccarelli in his reelection bid to continue as Westmoreland County district attorney, has, according to Ziccarelli, “so far refused to cooperate with the transition” (“Westmoreland County DA-elect Nicole Ziccarelli says transition team not getting cooperation from predecessor,”...
Letter to the editor: Deaths at jail must be investigated
The Allegheny County Jail Oversight Board has the statutory responsibility of providing “oversight of the health and safekeeping” of the residents and “investigate allegations of inadequate prison conditions” at the Allegheny County Jail. Since April 2020, there have been 11 deaths of jail residents (“Allegheny County Jail inmate dies,” Dec....
Letter to the editor: Make a vegan New Year’s resolution
Millions of people around the world will make New Year’s resolutions. Some decide it’s time to get back to the gym; many make the decision to unplug from social media; and, becoming more popular, people will make a resolution to go vegan. This was my own New Year’s resolution 10...
Letter to the editor: We need a true conservative Republican in Toomey’s seat
To Richard Patton (”We need a real Pennsylvanian in Toomey’s seat,” Dec. 24, TribLIVE): Hear, hear! But more important than actually being from Pennsylvania is that we get a true conservative Republican. No RINOs! So welcome any candidate that fits your request and mine. And to RINO Pat Toomey: Bye!...
Letter to the editor: Why would Penn Hills hire officer under investigation?
Why on earth did Penn Hills hire a cop under investigation for killing a young Black man in Wilkinsburg (“Arbitrator judge reinstates former Wilkinsburg police officer to Penn Hills,” Dec. 15, TribLIVE)? If he is found guilty, what is Penn Hills to do with him? Penn Hills residents, please be...
Letter to the editor: If election system works, audit should be supported
Tricia Cunningham’s op-ed “Corman, Mastriano act tough on election integrity, but they caused the problems” (Dec. 18, TribLIVE) denigrates Republican state Sens. Jake Corman and Doug Mastriano for advocating a complete audit of the 2020 elections on the basis that they both voted for Act 77 which was partly to...
Letter to the editor: Single-use plastics ban good for our health
Pittsburgh City Council is currently considering Councilwoman Erika Strassburger’s proposed legislation to ban single-use plastics (“Experts join discussion about potential plastic bag ban in Pittsburgh,” Dec. 18, TribLIVE). An important issue connected to this legislation is the health consequences on all of us by continuing the manufacture of plastic bags....
Letter to the editor: Carbon emissions tax will hurt consumers
So letter-writer Bruce Cooper (“Biden’s climate order is not enough,” Dec. 21, TribLIVE) wants to tax carbon emissions at $20 per ton. Have you, Mr. Cooper, considered who will ultimately pay that tax? It’s not the utilities or the petroleum companies. They will simply pass along the added cost to...
