Letters to the Editor category, Page 294
Letter to the editor: Let’s give Joe Biden a chance
President-elect Biden’s favorite phrase is “possibilities for a brighter future.” As the most enduring democracy in the entire world, we, as a nation, have opportunities to build a lasting pathway of progress toward many common goods. Of course, this won’t be easy as divisiveness among our people has become a...
Letter to the editor: Why won’t Democrats take action?
I’m baffled by what I see and hear from the Democrats about this shameful, immoral Republican effort to steal the election from Joe Biden — nothing! Where are the protests? Where are the voices? I see and hear virtually nothing. Are we going to be mute for the next two...
Sounding off: With no evidence of voter fraud, let’s please move on
It is unfortunate that in these times anybody can throw out any sort of nonsense, and so many people will believe anything. Letter-writer Al Bianchini, offering no evidence, states that the election was “a fiasco” and “mail-in balloting is a disaster” (“U.S. voting system is a disaster,” Nov. 11, TribLIVE)....
Letter to the editor: What’s acceptable to the left
Every decade, the (Overton) window on what is acceptable gets opened a little further. A hundred years ago, women flirted by wearing a more provocative hat. Seventy years ago, smoking was marketed in movies. In the 1960s, people asked if God was dead. The ’80s saw an increase in porn,...
Letter to the editor: Not all disabilities are visible
I have nothing but respect for veterans. I have several in my own family, and applaud stores that have designated parking spots for those who have served our country. But the letter “Veterans deserve ‘primo’ parking spots” (Nov. 9, TribLIVE) stating that handicapped spots should be given to those who...
Letter to the editor: Media playing part in kabuki dance
We are witnessing a kabuki dance. News outlets, including Fox News, are acting their part. Unless we are in a time warp, and missed it, no electoral votes have been cast, votes of the states certified or all legal challenges adjudicated. Now that the news media, including Fox, have been...
Letter to the editor: Health department must dodge U.S. Steel bullet
The Allegheny County Board of Health is proposing updates to coke oven gas emissions at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works. Years ago, the corporation committed to upgrading those ovens but stopped partway through the job. Last year, U.S. Steel made another commitment, to invest $1.2 billion in its Mon Valley...
Letter to the editor: RGGI hikes energy costs
As over 1 million Pennsylvanians struggle to pay their utility bills, Gov. Tom Wolf pushes for the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a cap-and-trade policy that increases energy costs. In his letter “RGGI will help Pa. in post-coal world” (Oct. 20, TribLIVE), environmental activist Andrew Woomer challenged opponents of RGGI...
Letter to the editor: Playbook of political losers
So the election is over and since the 15th president of my lifetime is to be inaugurated on Jan. 20, does that mean the losing party will start the impeachment and collusion proceedings on Jan. 21? This is the recent history of our so-called political leaders, or should I say...
Letter to the editor: Election autopsy would clear the air
What’s the rush? We have had four years of investigations. Three (at least) on Russia. One impeachment. Probes on taxes, the FBI, foreign involvement, Department of Justice hearings, etc. Now with “dead time” before the electors meet Dec. 14, there is a call to pack up and move on. What...
Letter to the editor: No voter fraud; let’s move on
It is unfortunate that in these times anybody can throw out any sort of nonsense, and so many people will believe anything. Letter-writer Al Bianchini, offering no evidence, states that the election was “a fiasco” and “mail-in balloting is a disaster” (“U.S. voting system is a disaster,” Nov. 11, TribLIVE)....
Letter to the editor: Questioning Steelers’ helmet choice
I want to thank Bill Kute for his letter “Won’t watch NFL” (Nov. 14). I, too, don’t understand why the Steelers would put Antwon Rose’s name on their helmets, especially when he was involved in criminal activity. Hats off to Alejandro Villanueva. Marie Miller Derry Township...
Letter to the editor: Following Democrats’ protocol
Now that we have a Democrat as president, we should follow the Democrats’ protocol. To me, this means giving everyone free everything regardless of not having funding, making many unsubstantiated accusations for anything we can think of, filing as many frivolous lawsuits as we can dream up and, very importantly,...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s taxes
Before the election, I saw a small sign indicating that while President Trump paid $750 for two years in federal income taxes, registered nurses, firefighters and police officers, on average, paid $2,500 in federal income taxes. Remember what he said when asked prior to the 2016 election — that he...
Letter to the editor: Left’s hypocrisy on display
The hypocrisy of the left revealed itself on Nov. 7 with the media’s proclamation that Joe Biden will be the country’s 46th president. Despite businesses boarding up their windows in preparation for mass chaos, there were no signs of violence or looting by the more than 70 million people who...
Letter to the editor: A ‘Star Wars’-like ending to Trump presidency
The post-election celebrations across the nation reminded me of the ending of the “Stars Wars” film “Return of the Jedi.” The second Death Star was destroyed. The Dark Sith (President Trump) and Evil Empire were vanquished. The galaxy celebrated joy, relief and a sense of new hope from tyranny. To...
Letter to the editor: Disrespected by Norwin board president
I have become very saddened and disheartened by the behavior of the Norwin School District’s school board president. As a concerned mother of three kids in our district, I have emailed our superintendent concerns about the asynchronous learning the school wants to put into place instead of bringing our kids...
Letter to the editor: Harris, Biden and Roethlisberger
I was all set to write a letter saying “Take that, Democrats” after the election, but alas, the outcome was very shocking and contrary to what I expected. As a supporter of President Trump, I realize he did it to himself; his big mouth and ego couldn’t be toned down,...
Letter to the editor: What’s the ‘threat’?
I was sadly surprised to see the Nov. 9 front-page headline “Red wave threatening 3 Western Pennsylvania state lawmakers.” Since when has any vote, any win, been considered a “threat”? Of course, it could be possible that the headline writer does not understand the concept of connotative language. So is...
Letter to the editor: Global pandemic requires global response
While I am extremely grateful that President Trump recovered from covid-19 in October, not everyone has had the opportunity to access care to fight this virus. Our leaders tried to come to an agreement on domestic financial aid for the effects of the pandemic and should keep trying. It’s threatening...
Letter to the editor: We should all want an honest election
It is a felony to tamper with election ballots. An online video showed a Republican poll watcher in Philadelphia illegally being prevented from entering a ballot counting center. (He was later admitted.) In Detroit, workers in a ballot counting center were seen on video putting up cardboard on windows to...
Letter to the editor: Trump-Haley a great ticket
I keep thinking how amusing it’s going to be if one of President Trump’s sons decides to run for president in four years and what a hit it would be if he chose Nikki Haley as his running mate. Lordy, Lordy, I would pay money to see that happen. Talk...
Letter to the editor: Americans must move past our divide
The 2020 presidential election will be ingrained in the minds of Americans for decades. The current numbers show the divide that our country faces. There is no red wave or blue wave that the candidates promised. So what is the future of our country? Joe Biden has consistently promised that...
Letter to the editor: We need capitalism that considers long-term effects
Your Sept. 27 print edition featured side-by-side op-eds with incompatible objectives (“Making clean air a priority in Pittsburgh,” Sept. 26, TribLIVE; “Trump’s manufacturing, energy revival supports Pa. workers,” Sept. 22, TribLIVE). The people of Southwestern Pennsylvania do want a pollution-free environment, but that is not possible with fracking. Just ask...
Letter to the editor: Polio was conquered; covid-19 will be, too
There was a virus that consumed our country some years ago called polio, poliomyelitis or infantile paralysis, since it affected many children. In its early stages, its symptoms acted as the common cold or the flu, but in the advanced stage, it attacked the spine and lungs. This caused paralysis...
