Letters to the Editor category, Page 335
Letter to the editor: Time for Trump to step aside
It is well past time for President Donald Trump to step aside and relinquish control of our nation’s response to the coronavirus. We need real leadership and compassion, not excuse-making, blaming of others and preposterous ad-lib comments about Easter timelines and miracle cures. Seeing our commander in chief, surrounded by...
Letter to the editor: Stimulus money is for survival, not pet projects
A $2.2 trillion stimulus bill has been approved by our federal government. These funds were designated to help our country survive this crisis by helping people, companies, airports, etc. to get through this time of lost income and revenue. My fear is that this money will be used for projects...
Letter to the editor: Officials trying to profit from coronavirus
When news about the coronavirus started coming out, some elected officials made money or wanted something for their own personal gain. Sens. Richard Burr and Kelly Loeffler and others sold their stock and made money after receiving information about the coronavirus. We didn’t get to sell our stock with that...
Letter to the editor: Health care, socialism & capitalism
While reading Walter Williams’ column “We have no ‘right’ to health care” (March 13, TribLIVE), I thought it puzzling to find the term “moral decency” used as an argument against health care for all. I disagree with the author’s premise, and I believe there is a solid argument that free-market...
Letter to the editor: Coronavirus treatment and health insurance
The recently passed federal stimulus legislation makes coronavirus testing free to all patients, regardless of health insurance status. Anyone who is experiencing symptoms can now get tested without worrying about costs. To ensure that hospitals don’t simply jack up their testing prices once health insurers, self-insured employers and the government...
Letter to the editor: Gov. Cuomo would be good Democratic candidate
Even though I am a Trump supporter, I hope Democrats are watching N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo giving his daily summary. He is the real deal. President Trump will wipe out Joe Biden or Bernie Sanders — not even close. Cuomo would be a formidable candidate, causing Trump serious problems. He...
Letter to the editor: God gives us tools to fight covid-19
Regarding the the Word of Life Church gathering “Hempfield church pastor apologizes for open services on Sunday,” March 23, TribLIVE): I am reminded of the story of a man who was waiting for God to save him from an impending flood. He was offered a way out by a neighbor’s...
Sounding off: Church members put us all at risk
I was truly believing we were all coming together to quell this coronavirus. I was seeing less traffic and more people heeding the advice of our officials and our medical professionals. Then, the news that 200 people congregated together at Word of Life Church on March 22 (“About 200 attend...
Letter to the editor: News sources for the informed, uninformed
Letter-writer Richard Boley (“Politics & covid-19 pandemic decisions,” March 26, TribLIVE) states that President Trump’s supporters who “probably can be called ‘uninformed’ ” can get their information from Fox News “if they need further assurance” beyond Trump. I guess “informed” Richard Boley gets all his excellent news from CNN. Bill...
Letter to the editor: Cruise ship passengers must be sequestered
As a former medical readiness officer who advised three chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the secretary of Defense at the Pentagon on biological, chemical and nuclear warfare during 9/11, I once made the same decision as our Coast Guard on sequestering a ship transporting infected passengers. To...
Letter to the editor: Do your part & keep us all safe
When you are going about your daily life in this age of the coronavirus pandemic, please remember your letter carrier, who comes to your mailbox every day. Take time to sanitize that mailbox: Mix a half-cup of bleach in water (a half or full gallon) and use it to wipe...
Letter to the editor: Seeing Trump for what he truly is
In late February, President Trump said the Democrats’ “new hoax” was claiming the White House was doing a bad job in response to the coronavirus. As late as the first week of March, he was claiming there was little to be concerned about in our country. Now that he has...
Letter to the editor: Hopeful treatments for covid-19
Tests by many have given great hope that hydroxycholorquine and also in combination with Z-Pak (azithromycin) will help patients tremendously. There are trials starting, and the CEO of pharmaceutical Novartis just said this: “Preclinical studies in animals, as well as the first data from clinical studies, show that hydroxychloroquine kills...
Letter to the editor: We’re bailing out corporations — again
There is one part of the $2.2 trillion stimulus that worries me: the $500 billion bailout to large corporations. They are partially responsible for today’s problems. For the last decade, large corporations have had record profits while paying little in taxes. They have reduced our manufacturing capabilities and decimated the...
Letter to the editor: Beer essential, school not?
Let me make sure I have this right: Beer distribution is an essential service, but K-12 education is not? Thomas Comini Sewickley Township...
Letter to the editor: Relieved that dentists can now provide care
It was a great sense of relief to many that the Pennsylvania Department of Health came to its senses and is allowing Pennsylvania dentists to reopen their offices to care for patients who are experiencing dental emergencies. It’s too bad we were shut down in the first place, causing untold...
Letter to the editor: Trump needs to take action on supplies
Why isn’t President Trump implementing a plan for mass production of supplies badly needed by medical professionals and medical facilities? Shouldn’t that have been considered foremost on his agenda in order to protect doctors, nurses, aides and those already afflicted by the coronavirus? Asking companies to donate their supplies of...
Letter to the editor: Why Americans support Trump
Shame on letter-writer Anthony Cortazzo Jr. (“Reasons for Trump support,” March 12, TribLIVE). He states as “possible reasons” certain voters support Trump is that they are “deaf, intellectually disabled and blind.” This is hate speech. How does name-calling solve anything? I think this is discrimination. The Americans with Disabilities Act,...
Letter to the editor: Thanks to all who keep our homes safe havens
A big shout-out to all utility workers who keep our gas, electricity, water and sewage operating, and sanitation workers who continue to haul away our garbage. Thanks to all of you for letting us continue to find safe haven in our homes. James A. Bernauer Crafton...
Letter to the editor: Leaders must act on property tax relief
I have not heard what our local governments and school districts are doing to offer property tax relief to all of us who have been affected by the coronavirus shutdown. It would be unconscionable to have our local government make profits with interest and penalties on property taxes when our...
Letter to the editor: Trump is disastrous
We knew it was coming, but prayed it wouldn’t happen with President Trump in office. To be caught off guard by covid-19 is disastrous, and once again showed Trump’s incompetence. First he called covid-19 a hoax, then declared the virus would be gone by April — after 15 confirmed cases...
Letter to the editor: Democrats’ ads disrespectful during crisis
With the world gripped in fear of covid-19, can the liberal super PACs take a break from their TV ad blitz attacking President Trump as he tries to guide us through the crisis? In one ad, a “truck driver” claims “In 2016, I voted for Donald Trump” but now tells...
Letter to the editor: Highlands boys’ dedication pays off
The effect the Highlands boys basketball journey has had on the school district and community is profound. Of course, the highlight was winning the WPIAL Class 4A title at the Petersen Events Center on Feb. 29. The community celebration that followed allowed everyone an opportunity to see the culmination of...
Letter to the editor: Trump & appreciation for public service
Dear President Trump: Thank you for the clarification. I did not realize that “public service” and “servant leadership” were all about being “appreciated.” Keith G. Kondrich Swisshelm Park...
Letter to the editor: Suspending worship services an act of love
I was seriously disturbed to learn that the Word of Life Church had a service March 22 with 200 people in attendance (“About 200 attend Hempfield’s Word of Life Church amid coronavirus shutdown,” March 22, TribLIVE). I am a Christian who attended church several times a week. Now I am...
