Letters to the Editor category, Page 292
Letter to the editor: Fear used to control unwashed masses
Fear, the manipulative tool of kings, tyrants, religious leaders and modern-day politicians … think global warming and covid-19. It has been used for centuries to control the unwashed masses. Don’t believe me? Read Niccolo Machiavelli’s treatise “The Prince.” Joe Marmo Cheswick...
Letter to the editor: Regulations are necessary, as they protect citizens
In the article “Biden visit stirs pro, con sentiments among Westmoreland residents”, a man was quoted as saying he supports President Trump “trying to cut back on regulations.” I propose that regulations are often necessary. We, the common folk, need government oversight of industry to protect the air we breathe,...
Letter to the editor: Problems of Biden, Trump
Letter-writer Kathleen Bollinger (“Country can’t survive Kamala Harris,” Sept. 10, TribLIVE) expressed the opinion that Joe Biden has mental and physical deficiencies. Both Biden and President Trump may have physical deficiences, as most elderly people do. However, I wish to refer Bollinger to the Mayo Clinic’s website. Type in narcissistic...
Letter to the editor: Electors must reflect voters’ choice
Your editorial “Electoral votes are people’s voice” (Sept. 29, TribLIVE), and the Spotlight PA article “Could the Pa. GOP bypass the popular vote regardless of who wins? Here’s what we know.” (Sept. 29, TribLIVE) were eye-opening to the danger posed to democracy with this November election. The editorial stated that...
Letter to the editor: Our senators must have Obamacare
After listening to how great Obamacare is for days during Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation hearing, I would have to assume that all U.S. senators must have that coverage. At the very least, all Democratic senators must have that coverage. Is that not true? Follow the tracks! Evan Harr Derry...
Letter to the editor: Look at ability, not personality, when voting
I’d like to use the process of elimination to determine my vote for president. Legal immigrants who often risked their lives to seek freedom and opportunity escaped socialist countries like Cuba and Venezuela to come to our country can’t understand how any American can vote for a socialist for president....
Sounding off: Goodbye Columbus, hello Bruno
After much weeping, moaning and gnashing of teeth (on both sides), a panel has recommended to “disappear” the statue of Christopher Columbus from Schenley Park (“Pittsburgh Art Commission recommends removal of Columbus statue from Schenley Park.”) and the mayor agreed. The “art commission” has no problem with a “worthy Italian...
Letter to the other: Topsoil is better than mud
Democrats and Republicans should stop slinging mud at each other and find some good topsoil. Bobby Rowe Arnold...
Letter to the editor: US is not ‘leading world’ in covid-19 deaths
Death! Our media proclaim that the U.S. leads the world in covid-19 deaths and that it’s President Trump’s fault. The article “‘Unfathomable’: U.S. death toll from coronavirus hits 200,000” shockingly equated it as equivalent to a 9/11 every day for 67 days. But we are a nation of 330 million...
Letter to the editor: Trump has given us back our pride
Hate President Donald J. Trump or love him, he has brought respect back to our great nation. He has created an economy that is envied by the world. He has created jobs and brought manufacturing home. He has eliminated crippling regulations; improved the lives of all Americans, especially minorities; he...
Letter to the editor: Gratitude and respect for police
Since the merger of the Springdale Township and Cheswick police departments, it has been noticed in our communities the increased level of police presence and the amazing outreach the officers do on a daily basis. From driving down the street and waving, to stopping and talking to children and citizens...
Letter to the editor: A liar is a liar, no matter how many lies
President Trump has called the Democrats’ health care plan a “socialist nightmare.” Like most greedy, self-serving conservatives, he doesn’t seem to be able to handle the concepts of Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare given to us by progressive thinkers. If he gets reelected, we can probably kiss those programs goodbye....
Letter to the editor: Done with college, pro football
I tried to watch college and pro football on TV, and I was appalled at what I saw. A few years ago, I witnessed the NFL permit its employees to, in my opinion, disrespect the men and women who have fought and died for our country, our flag and their...
Letter to the editor: Stacy Garrity best choice for treasurer
Elections are about choices, and I see the biggest contrast in the Pennsylvania state treasurer race. Our current treasurer, Joe Torsella, is a member of the Philadelphia elite. I don’t think he has any idea how middle-class, hard-working Pennsylvania families in the center of the state struggle to make ends...
Letter to the editor: Marxists have succeeded in influencing Western civilization
In the 1940s and early 1950s, Russian communist agents Manning Johnson, Bella Dodd, Whittaker Chambers and Elizabeth Bentley defected and exposed the massive communist undertaking that was formulated in the 1930s, detailing the steps Marxists must take in order to successfully drive their communist agenda in subverting Western civilization. To...
Letter to the editor: Trump is right pro-life choice
Regarding the article “Pittsburgh Bishop Zubik issues letter as pundits call Catholic vote ‘crucial’ to presidential race” (Sept. 24, TribLIVE), Pittsburgh Bishop David Zubik mentions a problem with each candidate. President Trump is for the death penalty. Joe Biden is pro-choice. Since Trump has been in office, 84 convicted criminals...
Letter to the editor: Trump hasn’t made America great
I have been around since the time of Harry S. Truman, and I have voted in many presidential elections. I have voted either Democrat or Republican, depending on the candidate. I have seen good and bad presidents. However, I don’t believe any one of them has been as incompetent as...
Letter to the editor: Trump on white supremacy
In an Oct. 1 White House briefing, reporters John Roberts (Fox) and Paula Reid (CBS), in an apparent coordinated effort, turned the event into a circus by badgering press secretary Kayleigh McEnany with their claim “the president hasn’t denounced white supremacy,” despite him having done so numerous times. I think...
Letter to the editor: SNAP increase much needed
The Westmoreland County Food Bank strongly supports the 15% benefit increase in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) included in the updated HEROES Act introduced in the House of Representatives. This past year, the Westmoreland County Food Bank and the rest of Feeding America’s network of 200 food banks have served...
Letter to the editor: Virtual Race for Grace a success
On Oct. 3, we hosted the long- anticipated 13th annual Race for Grace — our first virtual 5K and 1-mile walk. Six months after the original event was to take place on April 4, we were excited that race day had come, regardless of the modified format. In 31 states and...
Letter to the editor: Plot to take down Trump?
Money is power. The fat cats running the Democratic Party and the Chinese Communist Party both are taking heavy financial losses. President Trump is taking a big chunk of power away from them by reducing the amount of money that was flowing before his election via tariffs. The Democratic business...
Letter to the editor: Service members, prisoners of war are heroes
President Trump, regarding what you supposedly said about service members, that they are “losers” and “suckers”: Sen. John McCain was a hero, but to you, I guess he meant nothing. It’s only because of the service members who gave their lives that you have your freedom. You seem to not...
Letter to the editor: Does Trump care about anyone but himself?
Watching the first presidential debate felt like another slap in the face by President Trump. When his family walked in with masks on, I thought — well, finally! But after being seated, they all took them off in defiance of the rules. I wonder why he doesn’t have his picture...
Letter to the editor: Why point out Trump stickers in accident report?
Regarding the article “Collision sends 3 to hospital, ties up eastbound traffic on Route 22 in Salem” (Sept. 27, TribLIVE): Neither of the vehicles left the scene of the accident and needed help to be identified, so I’m curious as to why it was relevant to point out the van...
Letter to the editor: Politicians’ crocodile tears don’t help us
Crybaby season is upon us, says this independent voter. So Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies and suddenly the radical left believes we should ignore the Constitution because it doesn’t benefit their warped viewpoints? They want us to ignore the fact that their viewpoint is a complete flip-flop of their position just...
