Letters to the Editor category, Page 321
Letter to the editor: ‘Conventional wisdom’ on covid-19
Often when a person disagrees with the “conventional wisdom” behind popular movements, he is deemed ignorant of the “science” involved. In my opinion, most conventional wisdom is highly questionable, if not pure fantasy. For example, climate change theorists who teach young girls like Greta Thunberg that the world will end...
Letter to the editor: Proud of Greensburg’s protest for justice
Sunday was a breath of fresh air. A protest was held in downtown Greensburg, and went as smoothly as anyone could have hoped for. It was a beautiful day to share in a plea for change, for justice. Peaceful, inclusive and understanding. Standing in the center of the city, listening...
Letter to the editor: Fighting surprise medical bills
I am writing to encourage my state representative, Mike Reese, to vote yes to House Bill 1862. This bill is to prevent surprise medical bills which can bankrupt families. Recently my 48-year-old son was diagnosed with colon cancer and had surgery to remove it. He has excellent medical coverage with...
Letter to the editor: Great turnout to honor vets in Lower Burrell
The officers, veteran members and managers of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 92 in Lower Burrell are amazed and humbled by the number of people who turned out to place flags on the graves of veterans at Greenwood Cemetery on the Saturday before Memorial Day. Members, neighbors, parents and...
Letter to the editor: We can’t take 4 more years of divisiveness
The most critical issue facing us in the 2020 election isn’t immigration or health care. It is the need to heal the deep political fractures that have formed between us over time, but never more severely than during this last presidential term. Every four years, about half of the American...
Letter to the editor: Uprising may be painful new beginning
The National Guard was sent in to control the uprising in Minneapolis, and cities across the country have joined in the protest and uprising against racial injustice and the inhumane treatment of black citizens at the hands of white law enforcement officers. Yes, I am calling it an uprising, not...
Letter to the editor: Voting in a proper manner
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Every time I hear a judicial person urging people to vote by mail, I think of this old warning. My father, husband, son and two grandsons served in the armed forces so my right to vote would be protected....
Letter to the editor: Trump’s leadership on coronavirus lacking
During the Revolutionary War, Civil War and World War II, three of our most significant conflicts, we were blessed with three great presidents. Historians rank Abraham Lincoln, George Washington and Franklin Roosevelt as our greatest presidents because of their outstanding leadership during the three greatest conflicts our nation has faced....
Letter to the editor: Trump is best leader in time of crisis
I grew up in New York not too far from a guy named Donald J. Trump. New Yorkers are different; a little crude, overly aggressive and extremely hungry to get ahead. Maybe it’s the cost of living or heavy traffic that makes us impatient. Only a New Yorker will truly...
Letter to the editor: Mail-in voting problems
I am opposed to the mail-in vote movement. It fails the smell test. Follow the money to see who is paying for it. It does not provide a signed receipt. You know you sent the mail-in vote, but you do not know if it got to where it will be...
Letter to the editor: Politicians use crisis to push agendas
“Never let a crisis go to waste”: As we remain under Gov. Tom Wolf’s yellow restrictions with no defined path even under green to return Pennsylvania to pre-covid-19 conditions, Wolf seems to have adopted this mantra from Obama’s former Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel. Before this pandemic, our country was...
Letter to the editor: On masks, noncompliance is selfish
Even during Pennsylvania’s red phase, what I witnessed in stores such as Walmart was incomprehensible. People would wear masks just to gain admittance, and then take them down to their necks. Only when ready to check out would many bother to put it back on. They were playing a dangerous...
Letter to the editor: No planes, blue skies
No child since us boomers has seen such azure skies as we currently have. Cut the wings off all the parked jetliners and use the cabins for homeless shelters! Don Miller Mt. Pleasant Township...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s covid-19 ‘accomplishments’
Recently I had the misfortune to witness a president bask in his own self-indulgent praise of his courageous response to our ongoing plague. Later I observed the following statistics: • The United States has 4.25% of the world’s population. • The U.S. has approximately 33% of the total worldwide coronavirus...
Letter to the editor: Another coronavirus scenario
Consider this scenario: The CDC approaches Madam President Hillary Clinton with projections of 2 million deaths and 50 million infected. Knowing the stock market will tumble from its record high 34,000, the president makes the grave decision to shut down the country and close all borders for the next 30...
Letter to the editor: Legislation would curb elder abuse
As executive director for the Alzheimer’s Association’s Greater Pennsylvania Chapter, I understand personally and professionally the impact this disease has on families across Pennsylvania and our country. Alzheimer’s and all dementia are often emotionally and financially devastating. As the number of people living with dementia rises, so, too, will their...
Letter to the editor: Coronavirus power grab
As we continue our way back from this event, let’s all put aside emotions and politics for a minute. There have been far worse outbreaks in history and there will be more. Life can’t just shut down or stop. The majority of deaths are the elderly and some with other...
Letter to the editor: Local governments need federal funding
I am a licensed practical nurse providing care to individuals with intellectual disabilities. I am on the front lines of this battle against covid-19. I have not been able to stay home and isolate myself. I need to go to work. My workplace is a state-funded entity, and I fear...
Letter to the editor: Global partnership needed on coronavirus
I’m so excited that my favorite bakeries are finally opening up again (“Let them eat Torte: Prantl’s Bakery reopens in Greensburg, Shadyside,” May 21, TribLIVE). Life feels like we’re going back to normal again. However, I’m concerned that this will happen again. With the phase 4 roll-out of the covid-19...
Letter to the editor: Listen to scientists on climate change
The covid-19 pandemic has led to enormous changes in both our daily and our civic lives, most of which are unwelcome. But I have noticed one change that bodes well for our future. Ask most Americans whom they trust the most for information about the disease and its spread, and...
Letter to the editor: Mail-in voting safeguards
I have a question on where letter-writer Daniel C. Mahon Sr. (“Mail-in voting would damage election process,” May 24, TribLIVE) got his information. You see, Mr. Mahon, if you did participate in the mail-in ballot process, you would have learned two things from the beginning to the complete process. First,...
Letter to the editor: Science has made our lives better
Science has given us so many things to make our lives better, such as microwave ovens, televisions and computers, and amazing technologies such as medical imaging and genetic engineering. We gladly accept these conveniences, but whenever they tell us something inconvenient, too many of us would rather believe a scientifically...
Letter to the editor: Nazi comparisons disrespectful
I cannot believe people are equating our current situation to the Holocaust and Nazi Germany. It is an insult and not respectful of the millions who died at the hands of the Nazis. It is an insult to the survivors. We are not being herded into cattle cars, we are...
Sounding off: We need both faith, masks
In response to letter-writer Cindy Wallace (“We need faith, not masks”): There is an old Irish saying, “God is good, but never dance in a small boat,” meaning God takes care of us when we do our part to take care of ourselves. Jesus’ message is to love our neighbor...
Letter to the editor: Missing the smiles during covid-19
Dear Monica Bensko (“Thoughts from a front-line cashier,” May 21, TribLIVE): Bless your heart for your concern and your letter. I understand what you are going through — and many are going though the same. I, too, miss the smiles more than anything. Hannelore Miller Hempfield...
