Letters to the Editor category, Page 331
Letter to the editor: If liquor stores can open, why not other Pa. businesses?
The decision to allow some Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores to reopen (“Pennsylvania to reopen some liquor stores for curbside sales”) is good news. Common sense is prevailing when it comes to this shutdown. Yes, many businesses can open with enhanced procedures in place. But after it sank in,...
Letter to the editor: Year-round resort would boost Ligonier Valley
Earlier this year, Ligonier Township manager and zoning administrator Terry Carcella said township officials are making plans for the Ligonier Beach property (“Ligonier Township committee to consider plan for reopening Ligonier Beach,” Jan. 7, TribLIVE). One possibility mentioned was a master comprehensive parks, recreational and open space plan that could...
Letter to the editor: Shutting down not way to deal with virus
Coronavirus has caused huge numbers of small businesses here in Pittsburgh to close. Inventories are spoiling, families are being torn apart and countless other disruptions have overwhelmed our society. We cannot shut down our country every time there is a virus outbreak. We have thousands of interlocking parts that must...
Letter to the editor: Contempt for Trump irresponsible
I could only laugh at how some “environmental warriors” can’t let a good crisis go to waste, especially letter-writer Hana Koob (“We need candidates who respect science,” April 16, TribLIVE). Funny how some have to proclaim their view of science (without providing any firm basis or reference) is the only...
Letter to the editor: Celebrate Earth Day by reducing meat, dairy consumption
With the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, we are already reducing our carbon footprint during the pandemic by curtailing travel. But we can do so much more by cutting our consumption of animal meat and milk products. Yes, that. A recent article in the respected journal Nature...
Letter to the editor: Rep. Reschenthaler, why block WHO funding?
A message to Rep. Guy Reschenthaler: Your initiative to block funding to the World Health Organization via U.S. House Resolution 917 has alerted many of us in Westmoreland County. Last week, President Trump “officially” defunded the USA’s long-standing contribution to WHO, once its largest contributor. You’ve now actively participated in...
Letter to the editor: Incompetence meets a pandemic
Some countries are responding to covid-19 with competent leadership. Germany and New Zealand took action with early, aggressive testing and quarantining. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern communicate with consistency and honesty, explaining to the public the magnitude of the threat, and, like Winston Churchill...
Letter to the editor: Focus on humanity’s needs
I am weary of reading posts on social media about opening up businesses now because Pennsylvania is losing tax revenue and those who are unemployed due to the covid-19 virus are anxious to return to work. Also, stimulus checks are burning holes in many pockets. Hateful things are being said...
Letter to the editor: Thanks and suggestions for Comcast
It was very nice to see Comcast offer some free “extras” during this pandemic. Another suggestion would be to bump customers in the “smallest” package up to the next package at no cost. If that sounds like too much, how about offering them EWTN? It could be quite some time...
Letter to the editor: Government-imposed socialism is theft
Regarding Mary Kay Nafaa’s letter “Health care, socialism & capitalism” (April 6, TribLIVE): I can’t address all of her confusions, but we can start with this thought experiment. Suppose you or your family or friends or political party wanted or needed something your neighbor had. You have three choices: 1....
Letter to the editor: Nursing homes need to do better
I got quite irritated as I watched a person who owns multiple nursing homes doing a TV news interview from behind a fancy desk with a backdrop decorated with what looked like high-end paintings and decorations. This person wants funding from the government to help with the covid-19 outbreak in...
Letter to the editor: Pittsburgh foundations address covid-19 crisis
It’s encouraging to see our region’s largest grant-making foundations joining forces and shifting funding priorities to address the catastrophic issues being faced by hundreds of thousands of people in the wake of the covid-19 pandemic. It’s our hope as we recover and revive our economy and workforce that our foundations...
Letter to the editor: Will we get our rights back after covid-19?
The Centers for Disease Control admits tests for covid-19 sent to states are flawed. The CDC also said the cause of death of those who tested positive for covid-19 is from covid-19 no matter the real cause of death. And that is with a flawed test! Hospitals are being reimbursed...
Letter to the editor: Nurses thankful for church’s donations
Earlier this month, my church, Otterbein United Methodist Church of Greensburg, contacted me about picking up some things to donate to my work family —% treats for all the nursing units at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. Their generosity filled the back of a minivan. Wow! From a group of about...
Letter to the editor: Only military deserve military benefits
I really appreciate how hard everyone is working toward the goal of fighting covid-19. I appreciate that the Trib published Douglas Morris’ op-ed “All American workers deserve military benefits” (April 4, TribLIVE), and it clearly illustrates that if you look long and hard enough, you can find the stupidest thing...
Letter to the editor: Working for experimental treatments
I am 23 and was diagnosed with an inoperable glioblastoma brain tumor in November 2016. Doctors gave me six to nine months to live. However, after 34 rounds of radiation, four different chemos and many, many prayers, as of my last scan, there was no evidence of the tumor. I...
Letter to the editor: Pa. shouldn’t go fishing during pandemic
On the same day Pennsylvania recorded its highest one-day total of coronavirus cases, Gov. Tom Wolf hung out a “go fishing” sign — the same governor who was late issuing a statewide stay-at-home, the same governor who continues to allow on-site purchasing of lottery tickets. Now Wolf invites everyone to...
Letter to the editor: Time to consider year-round school
Children have been out of school since early March, and our governor has shut down the schools for the rest of the current school year. Even though some schools have online teaching, there are many school districts that cannot afford to give all children an iPad or computer. Some families...
Letter to the editor: Victim of money seizure due double what he lost
You offered a “laurel” to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency for returning $82,373 to an Allegheny County man that was unjustifiably confiscated from his daughter six months prior (“Laurels & lances: Seizing, teaching, tasting and hoarding,” March 12, TribLIVE). The Bible instructs on matters of theft with the basic guideline...
Letter to the editor: Low risk to opening schools
I don’t understand the rationale for Gov. Tom Wolf’s decision to cancel the rest of the school year. The IMHE model from the University of Washington projected a peak of 773 ICU beds needed on April 13 (1,043 are available) for Pennsylvania, with only 371 needed on May 1. The...
Letter to the editor: Trump will get us through
Our country, our world, is dealing with a medical situation that has never happened before in modern history. Decisions are being made, problems are being dealt with, and lives are being saved. These decisions are being made by President Donald J. Trump and his expert team of advisers. So why...
Letter to the editor: School taxes should be reduced
Since Gov. Tom Wolf has made the decision to close all schools for the remaining school year and with school taxes coming due, we taxpayers should be contacting the governor and our school districts asking for a reduction in our school taxes. Understanding that the teachers are still working and...
Letter to the editor: Trump needs to be a better leader
It is a shame how our president downplayed the coronavirus pandemic. First it was “one person coming in from China, and we have it under control”; 15 people will get the virus and within a week it will be down to zero. Then it was, “Wouldn’t it be great to...
Letter to the editor: During crisis, focus on solutions, positivity
Anger, fear, self-doubt — “fight, flight, freeze” — are normal human reactions to threat. But, when trauma is long-lasting, these instincts undermine and can harm us. In crisis, it is helping, being present and taking responsible action that will see us through. May we focus on the solutions to things...
Letter to the editor: Keep vigilant about threats to society
After Gov. Tom Wolf exercised emergency powers to effectively suspend the practice of law in Pennsylvania, the president of the Pennsylvania Bar Association issued an official statement. One might have expected a PBA declaration to reflect on how the rule of law can be preserved and the rights of citizens...
