Letters to the Editor category, Page 315
Letter to the editor: Adulation for Trump puzzling
It perplexes me that people such as letter-writer Beverly Dawes (“Thank you, President Trump,” July 27, TribLIVE) can be so delusional as to adulate someone who I believe is the worst and most corrupt president in our history. Twenty- thousand verifiable lies to the American people and counting. For brevity I...
Letter to the editor: We must keep Trump to keep our freedom
I am afraid to say that President Trump has one opponent that will be difficult to beat in November. It’s a party that has only been around since March. The Sheep Party is firmly entrenched in all 50 states. There are only three requirements to be in it: You must...
Letter to the editor: Back-to-school issues in New Kensington-Arnold
I’m concerned about the Black and low-income residents who will be negatively affected by the New Kensington-Arnold School District’s plan to send our kids back to school full time with the option for remote learning (“New Kensington-Arnold School District reopening plan presented,” July 15, TribLIVE). Low-income district residents may not...
Letter to the editor: Walter Williams dishonors our nation
Columnist Walter Williams is quite an intelligent man. Unfortunately, he has also become the willing stooge of the white revisionist plantation mindset. In his column “Historical ignorance and Confederate generals” (July 24, TribLIVE), Williams makes the truly vile statement that “Confederate generals fought for independence from the Union just as...
Letter to the editor: Will Trump be charged for crimes?
How soon after Joe Biden lowers his right hand after being sworn in on Jan. 20 as the new president will he signal to the new attorney general, or to allow the New York state AG, to arrest President Trump? I see his crimes consisting of money laundering (Russian oligarch...
Letter to the editor: How are we interpreting covid-19 data?
It is outrageous that the Pennsylvania Department of Health won’t share “granular” data with others. Is it because someone might come to a different conclusion on the interpretation of the data? The daily number of cases reported to the health department should not be the headline. What is needed is...
Letter to the editor: Radical liberals threatening our country
I believe our nation is under extreme duress by radical liberals who have the backing of the mainstream media and many corporations. In a July poll by the Cato Institute, 62% of Americans said the political climate today prevents them from saying what they believe. In my opinion, there is...
Letter to the editor: Residents oppose Fayette mine
I live on County Line Road. About three years ago, Rustic Ridge Coal Mining Inc. petitioned the Pennsylvania Department of Environment Protection (DEP) to develop a deep coal mine about a quarter of a mile from my home. Twelve years ago, a mining company petitioned to establish a mine near...
Letter to the editor: School board member’s views hateful
It was with disbelief that I read about the controversial posts by Norwin School Board member Robert Wayman (“Norwin director ripped over controversial posts; some call for resignation,” Aug. 3, TribLIVE). I cannot imagine if I were a Jew, a teacher who is compromised because of health conditions and the...
Letter to the editor: Civility lost in political disagreement
I was surprised recently when a stranger called me an “(expletive)hole.” I was watering the flowers on my porch. As she took her early morning stroll, she looked directly at me and said, “(expletive)hole!” She did so three times. She wanted to be sure I knew what she was saying...
Letter to the editor: Censorship by social media
Recently, hearings were held in Congress regarding censorship of speech by social media companies such as Facebook, Twitter and Google. After viewing these hearings and listening to what I believe is blatant lying by their CEOs, I think every American citizen should be appalled at how these companies manipulate data...
Letter to the editor: Retire term ‘West Jeannette’?
The always informative Tribune- Review tells me that there exists a separate and autonomous neighborhood in my city of residence called “West Jeannette” (“West Jeannette will get spruced up, thanks to canceled mission trip,” July 15, TribLIVE). I’ve heard of this mysterious place before and always wondered if it had its...
Letter to the editor: Ask God, not politicians, to lead us
According to Proverbs 6:16-19 (New International Version): “There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out...
Letter to the editor: YWCA committed to eliminating racism
Many of us had our eyes opened May 25 when we watched in horror as a handcuffed, helpless Black man, George Floyd, died while a white police officer kneeled on his neck. In a flash, we saw what Black Americans have been trying to make us see and understand about...
Letter to the editor: Will ‘real rulers’ run country if Biden is president?
If elected, will Joe Biden be an acting president? Given his age, and what I see as a frail physical condition and lack of mental awareness, will a vice president take over? Or will a committee of far-left advisers behind the scenes be the “real rulers”? These “real rulers” would...
Letter to the editor: Reasons to believe conspiracy theories
Perhaps Lori Falce’s condescending column “Is it a conspiracy theory?” (July 30, TribLIVE) would carry more weight if we hadn’t been force-fed the mainstream media’s own conspiracy theories over the last few years. President Trump conspired with the Russian government to steal the election? That’s a whopper so outlandish you...
Letter to the editor: Treatment of William Barr disgraceful
The brutal treatment of Attorney General William Barr by the Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee and by its chairman, Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., in particular, at a recent hearing (“Attorney General Barr defends response to protests, his role in criminal cases of Trump allies,” July 28, TribLIVE) was disgusting...
Letter to the editor: Predictions and opinions
I feel obliged to share information received this morning from the magic blue freckle on my left middle toe. It has been issuing political forecasts, like Joe Biden will win the 2020 election for two reasons: Many GOP voters will choose Biden in hope the intensive protesting (also the pandemic),...
Letter to the editor: Questions on hydroxychloroquine
As a senior with multiple preconditions that make me very susceptible to the deadly covid-19 virus, I am eager to find out all I can about drugs or other medicines that may protect me from it, or be used to treat me should I become infected by it. The use...
Letter to the editor: Is covid-19 making us forget how to live?
On a 90-degree day, bored and thirsty, I decided to try my luck by playing the “daily number” and having a beer at my VFW club. Being a good citizen, before exiting my vehicle in the parking lot, I put on a mask, which is required to enter the club....
Letter to the editor: Kennywood offers us some normalcy
Letter-writer John Bentz’s “Wolf’s decisions hurt Pa.” (July 29, TribLIVE) states that “Wolf sees no reason to further limit Kennywood Park.” Kennywood is an outdoor space. Among its covid-19 precautions were limiting the number of guests per day, requiring reservations, taking temperatures of guests before allowing them to enter and...
Letter to the editor: Sacrificing our children for safety of adults
According to the Centers for Disease Control, between Feb. 1 and July 25, 52 children under age 15 have died as a result of covid-19 nationally. For perspective, 105 children died of influenza over the same period. In Allegheny County, there have been 769 confirmed cases of covid-19 in people...
Letter to the editor: Mask is a small price to pay to save lives
I immediately started wearing a mask when the virus hit Pennsylvania. Many times, I pulled it down and asked people what color my beard was. The answer would be gray, white or a blank look. My reply would be: “74 years of wisdom.” I would then share with them that...
Letter to the editor: John Lewis’ example should guide us all
All Americans of good will are saddened by the death of U.S. Rep. John Lewis. He was a voice for justice and compassion in a world that has too little of it. By some, he was dismissed as just a politician, concerned only with his “own people.” Lewis saw all...
Sounding off: Citizens should be able to vote out bad cops
We the people should have the right to vote out a police officer based on proof that he’s a bad cop. Citizens pay tax dollars to pay officers to protect and serve, and that’s not what’s transpiring in many situations. We the people can vote out mayors, governors, Congress members...
