Letters to the Editor category, Page 253
Letter to the editor: Why the hatred for Republicans?
Letter-writer Edward Svitek (“Biden’s job to restore our dignity” (June 10, TribLIVE) reminds me of my departed grandmother (RIP, Grandma): They both hate/hated Republicans with a passion, but can’t/couldn’t present a valid true reason why. That’s why many years ago I registered as an independent, considering both sides of a...
Letter to the editor: Pa. Republicans aiming to suppress votes
During the four years of the Trump administration, the general public was subject to claims that the Democrats could not let go of the fact that they lost the election. In hypocritical fashion, we are now being inundated with equally false claims that the election was rigged, stolen or otherwise...
Letter to the editor: No politics in sports
Who would ever have thought they would see the day the MLB, NFL, NBA and NHL would move from being politically neutral to the progressive left? They must now bear the descriptive title of “professional sports and social justice organizations.” We are not privy to the reasoning behind Major League...
Letter to the editor: Responsible gun owners don’t ‘forget’
For the 12th time this year, a loaded handgun was confiscated by TSA at Pittsburgh International Airport from a passenger’s carry-on bag (“Man faces charges after being stopped for gun at Pittsburgh International Airport,” June 7, TribLIVE). He used the same excuse as the others: “ I forgot it was...
Letter to the editor: Time for Pa. to raise minimum wage
Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget contains a golden nugget: a raise in the minimum wage. This would improve the lives of 1.6 million Pennsylvania workers. It would be a shot in the arm for 27.5% of our workforce. With our ridiculous wage inequality, this increase is essential for the well-being of...
Letter to the editor: ‘Real dairy’ important for health
As an expert in food, diet, nutrition and health issues, I’m compelled to respond to the letter “Plant-based dairy a viable option” (June 13, TribLIVE). Dairy foods are safe, natural, available, accessible and affordable. The 2020-25 U.S Dietary Guidelines for Americans point to “real dairy” as an important component of...
Letter to the editor: Turnpike tolls are a bargain
Columnist Paul Kengor takes an odd turn down the road of turnpike bashing; Did he type “Easy Street” into a GPS for his editorial destination (“Highway robbery on the Pa. Turnpike,” June 10, TribLIVE)? He criticizes costly tolls, and boasts stubborn refusal to use E-ZPass like a child demanding ice...
Letter to the editor: Critical funding needed to keep canines, communities safe
As an animal welfare advocate, dog mom and native Pittsburgher, for me, it is paramount that we always support the health and well-being of dogs in our communities. The primary institution responsible for this protection, the Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement, relies primarily on fees from dog licenses to conduct...
Sounding off: You’ll need a loan for that cone
In his column “Klavon’s wage hike great for business and workers,” reliably liberal Joseph Mistick lauds the owner of Klavon’s Ice Cream Parlor in the Strip for increasing his starting wage to $15 an hour, in line with the current push for a similar nationwide minimum. The owner claimed he...
Letter to the editor: Obscene displays desecrate our treasured flag
The article “Leechburg man defends obscene anti-Biden flag visible from preschool, daycare, church” missed the heart of the matter. I saw the same flag on Constitution Boulevard in Arnold. Both homeowners should be ashamed of themselves, but not for expressing a political view. I couldn’t stand President Trump. They can’t...
Letter to the editor: Strategies to get back to work
In the editorial “More than one reason for unfilled job openings” (May 18, TribLIVE), you conclude that the additional pandemic unemployment benefits are not the only reason there are hundreds of unfilled jobs in the Pittsburgh area. The association I lead includes the 22 local workforce development boards that operate...
Letter to the editor: Not all scientists are objective
Recent disclosures have shown that not all scientists are objective in their actions. Many in the general public and even the press are now finally starting to question the “science” supporting the covid-19 response. It is now evident that political and even financial incentives were the rationale for many of...
Letter to the editor: Republicans should learn from history
When will Republicans learn that the playbook being followed was written in the 1920s-30s? A failed putsch followed by undermining our confidence in our elections followed by legislation limiting who can vote followed by eliminating or drastically reducing the power of elected officials, culminating with the results of an election...
Letter to the editor: ‘Majority’ didn’t disagree with solitary confinement
Everybody is entitled to their opinion. I can’t disagree with that. But given that there was only a 20% turnout in the most recent voting opportunity, I think it is unfair to state that a majority of Allegheny County residents disagree with the use of solitary confinement as a form...
Letter to the editor: Stop politicking, take action
I am sick of hearing about the dire need to protect our federal House and Senate while politicians do nothing about groups like Black Lives Matter and antifa that have burned and pillaged U.S. cities. Apparently, only their elite members should be protected — not businesses or citizens. Some are...
Letter to the editor: Constitution won’t change, so people must
James Madison, the primary author of our Constitution, said this: “We have staked the whole future of our new nation, not upon the power of government; far from it. We have staked the future of all our political constitutions upon the capacity of each of ourselves to govern ourselves according...
Letter to the editor: Questioning mental health of Trump, Greene
You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows, said a young Bob Dylan. Similarly, I don’t think a Ph.D in psychology is required to recognize that Donald Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene are deeply disturbed, mentally ill individuals. Even so, 27 mental health professionals published a...
Letter to the editor: Biden’s actions are not in line with Catholic faith
Op-ed contributor Gary Scott Smith wants you to believe that “Biden’s faith shapes his politics.” I don’t believe this is true. President Biden’s policies are shaped by his faith in big government and socialism, to be exact. He is Catholic in name only, as he picks and chooses which of...
Letter to the editor: Jeannette sewage fees out of line
As a resident of Jeannette for many years, I fail to understand why we must pay such exorbitant fees for sewage. Our fees are a flat rate of $165 per quarter, $660 per year regardless of water consumption. Neighboring municipalities’ sewage rates are in line with water consumption. We have...
Letter to the editor: Banish the divisiveness
As I watched Memorial Day celebrations on television, I remembered learning the words to all the military anthems in school music classes. Then the late news came on and brought me back to today’s reality. I’m glad I’m old and lived in a time where there was more honest patriotism...
Letter to the editor: Cashless PNC Park is bad policy
In the middle of May, I took my daughter to watch the Pirates at PNC Park. She loves going to the ballpark and watching the Pirates. Unbeknownst to me, the ballpark had initiated a policy of not accepting cash, but only debit or credit cards. I had brought $120 cash...
Letter to the editor: Burrell band missed during Memorial Day parade
I want to thank all the spectators who showed up to support our fallen soldiers on Memorial Day at the Lower Burrell parade. This was the largest crowd the VFW Auxiliary has seen in many years. It brought great joy to our veterans and their family members to see the...
Letter to the editor: In defense of D’Souza
Dr. Frank Zalakar’s letter “Dinesh D’Souza’s ‘truth’ ” (May 19, TribLIVE) responding to my letter about fascism being on the left, not right, of the political spectrum merits another rebuttal. His letter attacks Dinesh D’Souza, author of the “The Big Lie,” who I referenced in my earlier letter to back my...
Letter to the editor: EITC critical to parents seeking best schools
We would like to thank lawmakers in the state House and Senate for their continued support of the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC). Education issues are always complex, and state lawmakers are working hard to improve how we teach children in Pennsylvania. Issues remain, but it’s our hope legislators and...
Letter to the editor: Ignoring science of abortion
It is commonplace today to demand that we accept the science of covid exposure and vaccination. Yet for the most part, many ignore the science of abortion and fetal development. Scientific progress is changing that debate. At six weeks, the fetal heart pumps blood to its own body and brain....
