Letters to the Editor category, Page 316
Letter to the editor: Give Jo Jorgensen consideration for president
Finally! I submit that we’ve had no truly presidential presidents for the past four administrations — two Democrats and two Republicans. Yes, we’ve had a whirlwind of hot air, but where are the men and women of stature in our political pantheon? How did we let Condoleezza Rice slip away?...
Sounding off: Is our justice system racist?
The death of George Floyd brought this country as close to agreement as it will ever come on any issue. Then the race-baiters did what they do, and the mob took their cue. Remarkably, as of this writing, no evidence has been made public which would indicate the murder was...
Letter to the editor: Seeking financial disclosure on Franklin Regional’s Sloan campus
Beginning in May 2017, when the Franklin Regional School Board decided to build an elementary education campus, residents asked for a cash flow plan to prove that we could meet our financial and academic obligations. This request has been denied through June 1, 2020. New bonds for the Sloan campus...
Letter to the editor: Our leaders must speak out on racism
The letter “Kim Ward’s protest warning a disservice” (June 7, TribLIVE) called out state Sen. Kim Ward for suggesting that there would be violence at the Greensburg rally for George Floyd. Her words not only created an unfounded fear of a peaceful protest, but also demonstrated a real lack of...
Letter to the editor: Peoples position is Mike Turzai’s reward
Regarding the article “Former Speaker Mike Turzai starts as Peoples’ general counsel” (June 16, TribLIVE): While in the state Legislature, Turzai facilitated tax breaks for the energy industry. The tax money that he gave away was desperately needed for Pennsylvania infrastructure. After Turzai gave a sweetheart deal to the companies,...
Letter to the editor: Masks are key to stopping covid-19 spread
The covid-19 pandemic has ravaged countries throughout the world, yet has become a political debate within our divided country. What infringements on our personal liberties are acceptable to protect the health of our society? Should we allow our country’s economy to collapse to save lives? The political party that you...
Letter to the editor: Trump divine providence?
Was it divine providence that brought together, at the same place, at the same time in history, the Founding Fathers who gave us our great nation? I think so. Was it divine providence that gave us President Lincoln, the one who saved the nation when civil war threatened to tear...
Letter to the editor: Censorship and respect
No matter who you support politically, if we’re going to accuse one side of the political spectrum of spreading the virus for having a rally, or a peaceful protest, we’re censoring freedom of speech. We may not all agree on everything, but that is the beauty of this country, and...
Letter to the editor: Military leaders condemning Trump
Although those in military service must obey the (lawful) orders of their chain of command to include the president, they are not required to be loyal to the president. Their sworn oath is to “support and defend the Constitution of the United States.” I can understand why scores of retired...
Letter to the editor: Pa. requires masks in businesses
I agree with everything Kassie Thompson wrote in her letter “Stop being selfish and wear your mask” (June 17, TribLIVE). In addition, according to Pennsylvania Department of Health guidelines dated June 11, during the green phase, masks are required when entering a business. It seems that most businesses are not...
Letter to the editor: Concerned about Franklin Regional’s future
Concerned about Franklin Regional School District’s financial future? Yes! Are we to become another Penn Hills? For more than two years, the public has requested a 10-year cash flow plan that gives visibility to the district’s financial future. First, we stood at the meeting podium and made numerous requests with...
Letter to the editor: Ensuring police protect, serve equally
The letter “Murrysville police devoted, professional” (June 18, TribLIVE) illustrated a common but dangerous misconception of the Black Lives Matter protests. To say that it is “unfortunate” when people of any color die as a consequence of police action (and to emphasize that unlawful activities sometimes precipitate these incidents) not...
Letter to the editor: Where are logic, fairness for CNN viewers?
I want to congratulate CNN for convincing millions of viewers of a few issues. 1. According to their pals in New York and Virginia, it’s fine to terminate a baby’s life on his/her birthday. 2. All the violence and damage occurring during protests is OK. 3. Last month, it was...
Letter to the editor: What lives matter to Planned Parenthood?
It seems that after the death of George Floyd, everyone is trying to show they aren’t racist by embracing Black Lives Matter. Isn’t it ironic that Planned Parenthood has jumped on the bandwagon? Many believe that when Margaret Sanger founded this anti-life organization 100 years ago, she did so to...
Letter to the editor: Daryl Metcalfe’s impeachment stunt
In an attempt to slow the spread of covid-19, Gov. Tom Wolf followed the CDC guidelines. Because of his actions, Pennsylvania is one of the few states where the number of new cases has been decreasing. State Rep. Daryl Metcalfe’s push to impeach the governor (“Rep. Daryl Metcalfe reveals 5...
Letter to the editor: Dangerous propaganda
By enforcing the law, the police symbolize American values of establishing justice, ensuring domestic tranquility and defending the public from lawlessness. I believe the Marxist rebels who took over part of Seattle, and others like them across the country, hate America and hate the police; they are destroying our historical...
Letter to the editor: Liberals’ true colors
For quite some time I’ve been of the thought the political party labels Republican and Democrat are becoming outmoded, giving way to conservative and liberal. If you tell me you’re a Republican or Democrat, I will ask, liberal or conservative? Conservatives have all but vanished from the Democratic Party, leaving...
Letter to the editor: We’re stronger together
History and misplaced hate have kept us apart in America far too long. We have seen diversity in appearance and culture as a negative thing rather than as the sources of beauty and opportunity they make possible. This is a loss for African Americans, Native Americans and other groups that...
Letter to the editor: Statues and righting wrongs
Touring Germany I saw no statues of Adolf Hitler, Hermann Goering, Rudolf Hess or other Nazi criminals. In Italy I found none of Benito Mussolini. I doubt Cambodians honor Pol Pot in bronze or granite. And I was pleased watching on television as the statue of Saddam Hussein was toppled....
Letter to the editor: Trump and Black Lives Matter
Black lives absolutely matter. So do police lives. So do all lives lost (17?) in the George Floyd riots. Logic tells us any interracial killing isn’t automatically racist. The same applies to cops killing unarmed suspects. Court-worthy proof or confession of racial bias is needed prior to making that claim....
Letter to the editor: Citizens have police officers’ backs
I am a 75-year-old, 20-year resident of Lower Burrell, and have lived in the Allegheny-Kiski Valley for 70 years. I pay my taxes every year and I vote every year to elect whoever I think will do the best job. That is why I feel every police force in our...
Letter to the editor: Preach against all sin
Regarding Keith G. Kondrich’s letter “Owning, confronting our racism” (May 19, TribLIVE): Our country is also the country where the highest crime rate against blacks (especially murder) is committed by other blacks. Witness Chicago, Detroit, Baltimore, etc. Walter Williams has written about this issue quite often. The white (cop) against...
Letter to the editor: Stereotyping of police unfair
For untold decades various ethnic, racial and religious groups have been subjected to stereotyping. Blacks and Latinos as criminals, Muslims as terrorists, Asians as underhanded — the list goes on and on. In today’s world, another group has been added to the list: law enforcement. The unjust and despicable acts...
Letter to the editor: Vaccine aid for developing countries
A few days after her birthday, Mississippi’s Bertha Vickers killed two deer in one shot (“101-year-old woman, avid deer hunter, bags 2 with 1 shot,” Jan. 19, 2019, TribLIVE), then cleaned, prepared and shared her belated present with her family. A century ago, the average life span was only 49....
Letter to the editor: Longtime legislators’ legacy
Patrick Leahy, 45 years; Chuck Grassley, 39 years; Mitch McConnell, 35 years; Richard Shelby, 33 years; Diane Feinstein, 28 years; Chuck Schumer, 39 years; Dick Durbin, 37 years; Nancy Pelosi, 33 years; Maxine Waters, 29 years; Don Young, 47 years; John Dingle, 59 years; Robert Byrd, 57 years. Immigration (fixed),...
