Letters to the Editor category, Page 282
Letter to the editor: Democrats in Republican clothing
Regarding Mona Charen’s column “Finally, Trump has crossed a line for GOP, conservatives” (Jan. 16, TribLIVE): I believe that’s your opinion, Mona. Those people you are referring to are either RINOs or Democrats in Republican clothing. Carl A. Fontana Avonmore...
Letter to the editor: Pa. DHS secretary forgets some front-line workers
In a series of letters, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Teresa Miller expressed her appreciation for the front-line heroes who work for DHS and care for vulnerable populations throughout the commonwealth. She rightfully acknowledged the workers at a variety of DHS facilities, which include remarkable and...
Letter to the editor: Teachers should not be vaccine priority
I was absolutely shocked and appalled to hear that teachers and their union have requested to be included in the 1B covid-19 vaccination group. As a group, teachers are in a much lower risk category than those 65-plus with compromised immune systems and 75-plus seniors. Their students are in a...
Letter to the editor: Biden’s knowledge of son’s business
President Joe Biden has saidhe has no knowledge about his son’s overseas business “enterprises.” This makes him one of two things: a liar or someone who is totally unaware of what’s going on around him. Either one makes him unfit to be president. Roy Hermansen Coraopolis...
Letter to the editor: Butterball’s killing senseless
Regarding Joe Napsha’s article “Forbes Road residents shocked gobbler ‘Butterball’ shot by game warden” (Jan. 16, TribLIVE): This was senseless. All because a few people were inconvenienced going to the post office. Please! Shame on those whiners. The level of dislike for things we find inconvenient is off the charts....
Letter to the editor: Swamp could have been drained
I believe Democrats weaponized covid-19 to guarantee a Joe Biden victory in the election, coordinating their actions across many states to allow mail-in voting and ignore postmarks. Democrats and RINOs weaponized the Jan. 6 Capitol attack not only to impeach President Trump a second time, but to attack patriotic Republican...
Letter to the editor: We’re failing our children
Some school districts are open. Some are closed. Many are using online instruction after being forced by our state to continue the charade that it’s a reasonable stand-in for traditional education. We are passing to our children no shortage of problems, some old and some new. When the governor forces...
Letter to the editor: Reschenthaler gives us hope
In the last few weeks the Opinion section has seen a lot of critical letters decrying Rep. Guy Reschenthaler and demanding his resignation. He is one of very few Republicans who have a backbone and stand up to the totalitarian Democrats. I wish there were more like him. President Trump...
Letter to the editor: How much ‘winning’ did Trump do?
During the 2016 presidential campaign and during President Trump’s term, Trump continually referenced “winning” — we are going to “win” so much. One such reference was during a 2016 rally in Billings, Mont., when he stated, “We’re going to win so much, you’re going to be so sick and tired...
Letter to the editor: Biden knows how to help
I want to thank Deb Erdley for the article about Dolly and John Regoli’s heartfelt experience with Joe Biden (“New Kensington family recalls Biden sharing their grief, comforting a mother who lost son to brain cancer,” Jan. 20, TribLIVE). They are my wife’s aunt and uncle. The suffering that family...
Letter to the editor: Are we no longer free?
Finally the Supreme Court has upheld the First Amendment and declared it unlawful to close houses of worship (“High court blocks N.Y. coronavirus limits on houses of worship,” Nov. 26, TribLIVE). If that is unlawful, why are governors allowed to close small businesses and punish American working-class citizens, rob us...
Letter to the editor: Lawmakers in ‘party of Trump’ must go
Guy Reschenthaler, Kim Ward, Jake Corman, Mike Kelly, John Joyce, Glenn Thompson, Eric Nelson, Daryl Metcalfe: Burn these names in your brain, memorize them — these are the lawmakers from Pennsylvania you do not want to forget. They do not belong to the Republican Party of Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt...
Letter to the editor: Technology fueling our divisions
America is more divided than it has been since the Civil War. Throughout 2020 there were numerous battles between Americans over racial injustices, political beliefs and honestly just opinions/views on the world. It gives the illusion that our country is falling apart. I believe this is happening because people are...
Letter to the editor: Capitalism with a heart close to socialism
While I agree with the proposals laid out by by former Republican congressman Peter Smith in his op-ed “Community capitalism would strengthen markets and people” (Dec. 14, TribLIVE), I would call them examples of “capitalism with a heart.” Not much different than socialism. Many socialists would agree with his ideas....
Sounding off: We need honesty, accountability
I have waited patiently to hear from Rep. Guy Reschenthaler about the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. At 12:17 p.m., while the nearby “Stop the Steal” rally was underway, Reschenthaler’s Facebook post proclaimed “Donald Trump is the BEST president since Lincoln.” Less than an hour later, the siege...
Letter to the editor: Kindness shows true meaning of Christmas
In this world where there is so much bickering and hatred, there are still people who believe in kindness and giving. So, to the woman in front of me in the checkout line at the Eastgate Giant Eagle in Greensburg Dec. 23, I say thank you from the bottom of...
Letter to the editor: Justice not served in 45th District
Regarding the article “Jim Brewster looks forward after tight, tense Pa. Senate race” (Jan. 17, TribLIVE): As a constituent of this district, I’m deeply troubled by the actions of the Democrat-controlled Allegheny County Elections Division and state Supreme Court Justice David Wecht, a Democrat from Allegheny County. Secretary of State...
Letter to the editor: Thankful for library, conveniences it provides
I would like to thank the Community Library of Allegheny Valley for allowing people to borrow using the app called “hoopla.” Anyone with a library card can use the app to read books, listen to audio books and music and watch movies and TV shows. It was a huge benefit...
Letter to the editor: Maybe Trump supporters don’t know the facts
Demographic studies categorically reveal that a large segment of President Trump’s supporters have a high school education at best, don’t read newspapers or news magazines, and don’t watch the evening news or news programs. Their lone contact with Trump supporters occurs when he is spewing lies about election fraud at...
Letter to the editor: Hypocrisy on Capitol riots
The recent news has been all about the riots and break-ins at the Capitol Jan. 6. I feel bad that people died because of major problems in this country between the two political parties. But there is a lot of hypocrisy going around. Democrats are in favor of bills that...
Letter to the editor: Let’s put an end to the Trump bashing
Will we not be happy or get satisfaction until we nail Donald Trump to the cross or burn him at the stake? We preach as per Joe Biden that we should practice civility, unity, equality and fairness, so can we just once and for all let this go? If you...
Letter to the editor: Condemning Reschenthaler
Rep. Guy Reschenthaler often uses the term “condemning” when referring to liberal Democrats. Now I am condemning Reschenthaler for his refusal to accept the results of the November presidential election and serving as an enabler for former President Trump to deny his loss. Reschenthaler and seven of his fellow Republican...
Letter to the editor: Biden could ‘promote life’ as president
Richard Patton’s premise in his letter “As president, Biden must support Roe v. Wade” is a laughable rationalization. He said that “practicing Catholic” Joe Biden will have presidential power to halt federal capital punishment but is powerless to address abortion and “undo Roe v. Wade.” A “practicing Catholic” president who...
Letter to the editor: Gang of eight’s loyalty to Trump
Eight Republican members of Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives signed a letter (Dec. 31) and subsequently voted (Jan. 7) to object to Pennsylvania’s certification of electors. They accuse the governor, secretary of state, Pennsylvania Supreme Court and attorney general as accomplices in “unlawful actions.” Prove it. They can’t. Their remedy would...
Letter to the editor: Fix voting laws to restore confidence
The continuing problems created by our archaic voting laws must be fixed throughout our country so we can restore confidence in our elections. Universal mail-in balloting with no requirement for signature verification, no time limits, legalized ballot harvesting, etc., must be fixed, and it can be. I am against any...
