Letters to the Editor category, Page 271

On Jan. 6, President Donald Trump incited domestic terrorists to lay deadly siege to the nation’s Capitol in an attempt to overturn the presidential election. It was truly one of our darkest moments. Yet in the presidential election, some 74 million voted to give Trump another shot at destroying the...

As an Allegheny County corrections officer, I have been able to maintain a paycheck during this pandemic. Some of my peers, however, have gone through two or three quarantines unpaid. We were advised to file for FMLA to protect our jobs, even though the county sent us home to quarantine....

Jan. 6 started decades ago when you were told if you pay taxes, vote GOP. Then came the airwaves of hate speech from Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity and others, who told you the poor, minorities and immigrants were the cause of your problems. Then came the church with promises of...

Do we really live in an “only me” society? For decades, the signs were all pointing in that direction, but I couldn’t figure it out. “It” was decreased involvement in religious organizations, etc., but the health crisis brought it all into focus. The countries containing the spread of the virus...

In 2021 our nation faces a more infectious and deadly disease than covid-19: stupidity. It’s running rampant in the United States. It wasn’t brought here by the Trump fanatics, but some of them are the superspreaders. The scariest part of this disease is that the people with the most severe...

All spring and summer we had protests that turned into riots causing injury, death and destruction of property and businesses. Law enforcement lines were ignored and rioters cheered as police cars were overturned and set on fire. Videos showed looters breaking into stores and stealing merchandise. Millions of dollars in...

Was anyone else as upset to see our American flag so desecrated by the Capitol protesters as I was? I was so disappointed to see a group — many wanting to show love of country — show such total disregard for the laws that govern our beloved symbol. Wearing the...

I most certainly agree with the the letter “Reschanthaler should resign” (Jan. 12, TribLIVE). Rep. Guy Reschenthaler’s tweets, such as “Donald Trump is the BEST president since Lincoln” posted Jan. 6 is an example of his immaturity and disregard to all his constituents. In light of what happened on Jan....

I’m a student who is very unhappy with the current state of our country. It is difficult to understand how something so simple can be so difficult for some people to do. Political affiliations aside, it is absolutely not difficult to refrain from attacking our own government officials. A woman...

Make no mistake — the insurgency in Washington was not an unexpected, spontaneous incident. President Trump and his Republican supporters have been stoking this for years. Trump has consistently been coddling the vilest elements of society — neo-Nazis, proud punks (or whatever) and similar hate mobs — egging them on...

Our teachers are to blame: No, not those who daily teach our children the truths of science, mathematics, history, etc. No, I am thinking of those who parent the innocent children. Those parents who teach them about their own hates and prejudices. As a product of that environment they assume...

As coronavirus cases continue to rise, so does people’s anxious behavior. Many have worked hard to follow the guidelines of wearing masks, social distancing and staying home. However, many people are stir-crazy and ready to return to their normal daily lives. This mindset must be reconsidered out of respect for...

Why is being a socialist and socialism, as described in numerous letters to the editor and by Republican politicians, taken to be bad but being a fascist and fascism get a pass? It probably has to do with the right-wing double standard propaganda machine. One ignorant letter-writer even called socialists...

After watching the Steelers’ playoff game against Cleveland, I now know for sure what the problem is with the Steelers. Pittsburgh will need 12 first-round draft picks to correct half of the problem. The other half can be corrected by replacing every coach on the team. The best thing that...

Here we are. Is this what we want in a democracy? I’m willing to bet that you President Trump supporters are proud of what happened last week. This is nothing less than treason. Where is your coward president? Was he hiding in his bunker watching all of those idiots (terrorists)...

I welcome letter-writer Doug Waldron’s comments (“Calculating electric car fees,” Dec. 28, TribLIVE) on my letter “Electric car fees? Fair is fair” (Dec. 4, TribLIVE). He points out that based on the average statistics I’m getting a bargain with the proposed annual $175 flat fee for an electric vehicle (EV)...

Joe Biden will be installed as our next president Jan. 20. As the saying goes, “Be careful what you wish for — you may get it.” Remember this: Biden and Kamala Harris have expressed support for loosening immigration restrictions, free health care for illegals, Medicare for all (watered down) at...

Last week, my neighbor removed the Trump flag from his Westmoreland County home. It took the death of a police officer, a veteran, three others and more than 50 injured Capitol police. I find it troublesome that some of my representatives continue to support President Trump because they feel safe...

Make no mistake — the insurgency in Washington was not an unexpected, spontaneous incident. President Trump and his Republican supporters have been stoking this for years. Trump has consistently been coddling the vilest elements of society — neo-Nazis, proud punks (or whatever) and similar hate mobs — egging them on...

I am appalled Congress is further inflaming the current political situation by impeaching the president. This type of action is definitely not what is needed at this point to calm what has been months of increasing polarization and nastiness on the political front. The name-calling, exaggerated grievances and vindictiveness have...

Trump insurrectionists and Rush Limbaugh are of the opinion that the Founding Fathers would not mind their violent insurrection words and acts. They are wrong. For instance, here are the words of George Washington to Gen. Henry Lee on an ongoing insurrection, written Aug. 26, 1794: “This insurrection is viewed...

Of course no one wants to hear it, and most refuse to believe it, but it was written long before we planted our seeds of despair: “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.” And what we are reaping is...

In his letter “Will Joyce and Reschenthaler need pardons?” (Dec. 30, TribLIVE), Scott Huber commented on local congressmen’s support of the Texas attorney general’s appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Pennsylvania’s presidential election results. Huber predicted dire consequences if the court granted relief to the appellants. He used...

President Trump is accused of inciting a riot with his rhetoric about a stolen election. On Jan. 7, President-elect Biden said the incident was the result of Trump’s long record of disdain for the rule of law. What happened Jan. 6 is nothing for our country to be proud of....

I thought it was strange Nancy Pelosi wanted to impeach President Trump when he only had 13 days left in office, but when I heard impeachment could prevent him from running in 2024, it made sense. Another thing that bewildered me was why Pelosi was so concerned Trump would run...