Letters to the Editor category, Page 250
Letter to the editor: Problems with PASSHE schools
I’m amazed that the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) can’t figure out why students don’t want to go its schools. As a long-term Pennsylvania resident and a parent whose child attends college out of state, let me clarify what I think the problems are: 1. Pennsylvania state colleges...
Letter to the editor: Roads sacrificed for pricey garage?
Regarding the article “Debt-free: 30 years of saving pays for Loyalhanna Township’s new $1 million garage” (May 6, TribLIVE): Ken Walters, a 15-year supervisor, and Mary Trunzo, 33 years as secretary/treasurer and 20 years as supervisor, were instrumental in saving money for half or more of the 30 years, all...
Letter to the editor: Lincoln’s Lyceum Address is enlightening
I’d like to encourage everyone who reads this to please look up on Google or YouTube the 1838 Lyceum Address by Abraham Lincoln. It was written 23 years before the Civil War. Similar to today, tensions were high, and there was much unease. Lincoln warned the nation of immense harm...
Letter to the editor: Biden as Santa Claus
Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. Just witness the gifts included in President Biden’s “bag of goodies” as presented in his address to the joint session of Congress last month — a $1.8 trillion ($1,800,000,000,000) “American Families Plan” of investment and tax credits over 10 years for families and...
Letter to the editor: Covid’s toll on our planet
With people being in isolation for much of the past year, different aspects of everyday life have been altered, and we have had to adapt to this new “normal.” Although some of these changes have made our lives better, have they benefited Earth? According to the Climate School at Columbia...
Letter to the editor: Telecommuting would benefit DC
One key lesson the pandemic taught us is that about one-third of the population can effectively work from home. Among the D.C. ruling class, the figure is far higher. So why not make it permanent, starting with Congress? The Capitol and hearing rooms could be turned into big-screen Microsoft Teams...
Letter to the editor: Make voice heard on redistricting
Redistricting will be upon us soon. We voters, once again, will be herded between legislative boundaries that remind one of cowboys riding drunken horses lurching side to side to keep their balance just so the most powerful can keep the power they have given themselves. This is the true way...
Sounding off: Pittsburgh needs plastic bag ban
Pennsylvanians use almost 4.6 billion plastic bags every year, and each bag typically only has a lifespan of 20 to 30 minutes, or the time it takes to drive home from the store. It is high time for Pittsburgh to ban the use of single-use plastic bags or, at the...
Letter to the editor: Mr. President, please help me, too
Mr. President, I am writing to you in the hopes that you can help me. I would like to send you my recent hospital and student loan bills. I am hoping that you can pay these for me, as it will go a long way in my achieving the American...
Letter to the editor: Kudos to Liz Cheney
You go, Rep. Liz Cheney! For standing up to President Trump and calling out the “Big Lie” as Trump continues to claim he won the 2020 election. This Trump Republican Party is greatly flawed. Truth seems to mean absolutely nothing to them. They are crucifying fellow Republican Cheney for speaking...
Letter to the editor: Credibility in policing
There is some truth to columnist Leonard Pitts Jr.’s remarks regarding credibility as a tool in policing (“Bryant’s is not an open-and-shut case,” April 27, TribLIVE). The problem is, Blacks need to erase a lot of bad memories. Critical race theory is also problematic. Further, the expanse of Black crime...
Letter to the editor: More spending won’t benefit economy
Nothing is going to bring back the hotel, travel, entertainment and sports industries until covid is behind us. So all the spending/stimulus isn’t going to get unemployment down, and the economy growing again. President Biden telling us more spending will work is either a lie, shows he is a fool...
Letter to the editor: Biden’s white privilege
“No Malarkey” Joe Biden claims that no one “needs” a magazine that holds 100 rounds. Joe, did you “need” that vacation mansion of yours? No. You “wanted” it. So maybe I “want” a 100-round mag. You do not dictate what I want or need. That decision is mine alone. We...
Letter to the editor: Keeping up the Trump devotion
I just spotted a Trump 2024 flag gem and cult tribute containing a Biden expletive, proudly swaying in the wind four years before our next presidential election. Some people adorn their yards with the names of politicians, giving these master manipulators free exposure and advertising. As a proud independent, I...
Letter to the editor: Vaccinated sections will spiral
There is a real possibility that certain venues will have fully vaccinated sections at events such as hockey and concerts, to name two. If this happens, my questions are: 1. Where will my fully vaccinated bathrooms be located at these venues? 2. Where will my fully vaccinated water fountains be...
Letter to the editor: Rewards for prisoners disgusting
I find it totally disgusting that our county prison feels it is necessary to give prisoners $25 if they get the covid vaccine (“Westmoreland County to pay jail inmates to get covid vaccine,” April 26, TribLIVE). They should just be thankful that they are able to get it. Here’s an...
Letter to the editor: We shouldn’t ‘drop’ Black Lives Matter
In response to the letter “All lives, of all colors, matter”: The Black Lives Matter movement should not be “dropped” by the nation. In the Bible, specifically in Luke 15, Jesus tells the parable of the lost sheep. There are 100 sheep, and one goes missing. The shepherd leaves the...
Letter to the editor: Let’s work on nursing home ‘problem’
Too often in politics in Pennsylvania and the United States, we choose to forgo fixing a bridge until it inevitably collapses. But we almost always admit there’s a problem with the bridge. In the article “Pandemic ‘exposed what a problem we have on our hands’ in U.S. nursing homes” (April...
Letter to the editor: Biden’s work is refreshing
Congratulations to President Biden and his administration. How refreshing to see government start working for all people of this country. On covid-19, we see record-setting vaccinations and hear true medical professionals daily. Gone are the days of lies and silencing those same experts. This country now gets the truth, as...
Letter to the editor: Funari will serve Murrysville well
I am writing to endorse Brad Funari for Murrysville Council. Funari is a true leader in our community. As a fiscal conservative, he will promote healthy development in our community, and he will utilize his creativity and experience as a skilled lawyer to help avoid unnecessary tax increases. I got...
Letter to the editor: Corcetti right for Franklin Regional board
I have been a resident of Murrysville for over 20 years and am a parent of a Franklin Regional graduate. I’ve known Mike Corcetti, a candidate for the Franklin Regional School Board, for over 30 years. He has always demonstrated impeccable character and great leadership skills. Corcetti is passionate about...
Letter to the editor: Mahady has experience needed for district judge position
In the May 18 primary election, the voters of District 10-2-08 will elect a successor to Magisterial District Judge Michael R. Mahady. We need our next magistrate to have the education and experience to be able to understand the complex legal issues that face our community. Tamara Mahady (a cousin...
Letter to the editor: Reelect Dice in Murrysville
I’m writing this letter to endorse current Murrysville Council president Dayne Dice for reelection. My son, Mac McKenna, was elected to council in 2019. As someone new to sitting on any political body, my son did not know what to expect upon attending his first council meeting. However, after a...
Letter to the editor: Montanari best for Fawn
As a township supervisor, you learn rather quickly that issues require the ability to investigate and offer solutions. These solutions may not be the most popular with some people, but are best for the future. David Montanari has proven to me that he will do what is best for Fawn...
Letter to the editor: Norwin board needs advocates
We have an important election on May 18. I feel that we have no community representation on the Norwin school board, and our taxes have gone up 10 times in 10 years. What did we get for the highest annual budget in Norwin history of almost $75 million? Our children,...
