Letters to the Editor category, Page 348
Letter to the editor: Real ID is a real pain
I could really relate to Dwayne Buffer’s letter “Real ID a money-making scam.” Here’s a little more from the female perspective. Ladies — don’t change your maiden name when you get married. By all means, never change it and then get divorced and/or remarried. Finally, never, ever decide to use...
Letter to the editor: Abortion & the value of life
Regarding Al Duerig’s letter “Abortion least of evils?” (Dec. 22, TribLIVE): I think he has letter-writer John Watson (“Wolf`s veto of abortion ban,” Dec. 9, TribLIVE) pegged all wrong. I don’t believe Watson thinks of himself as a prophet from God, only a good Christian trying to convince people abortion...
Letter to the editor: We need action on climate change in new year
The year 2019 saw much bad news on climate change, from destructive forest fires in the Amazon to disappointing results from the U.N. Climate Summit in Madrid. In the journal Nature, seven climate scientists laid out the case for the planet being in a state of climate emergency — as...
Letter to the editor: Nancy Pelosi’s clever nonaction
I believe Nancy Pelosi has no intentions of sending the House’s Articles of Impeachment to the Senate for trial. Not now that it’s 2020, or ever, for that matter. She has never had any such intentions. She explains that she is “convinced” Trump will not get a “fair” trial but...
Letter to the editor: Impressed by visit to Mister Rogers’ hometown
Several years ago, I set out westward primarily for a short vacation. I thought Pittsburgh would’ve been my one and only stop. I called the studio where Fred Rogers recorded his broadcasts for many years, and a staff person insisted I should visit Latrobe, his birthplace, too. I immediately boarded...
Letter to the editor: ‘Dark Waters’ perpetuates falsehoods
Regarding the Associated Press review “Ominous ‘Dark Waters’ is like ‘Chernobyl’ for America” (Nov. 27, TribLIVE): The movie “Dark Waters” perpetuates falsehoods about science to sell movie tickets. As one of the six scientists who co- authored the 1999 cattle health report featured in the movie, I feel ethically bound to...
Sounding off: Indifference may end our republic
The end of an empire slowly creeps in unawares. It’s like a chronic case of indigestion repeatedly ignored until it’s diagnosed as stage 4 stomach cancer. And the prognosis for America the Beautiful could be terminal. Generations indoctrinated by a lifetime of the blue glow of television have been rendered...
Letter to the editor: National debt under Trump, Obama
We are constantly hearing about the soaring national debt under Donald Trump. One of my statistics textbooks in college was titled “How to Lie with Statistics,” which seems to be the norm today. Since Trump became president, the average compounded rate of increase of the national debt has been 5.09%....
Letter to the editor: Capitalism is a sin
Regarding Dr. Joel Last’s letter “Socialism & religious values” (Nov. 9, TribLIVE): You associate capitalism with God, but I believe that capitalism can truly be evil. Yes, there are laws involving capitalism that prevent committing the sins and crimes listed in the Ten Commandments, but capitalism in itself is a...
Letter to the editor: Managing the plastic bottle crisis
Regarding Toni Crisci’s op-ed “Every Bottle Back aims to keep empties out of waterways” (Dec. 7, TribLIVE): The Every Bottle Back initiative may be critical for keeping our environment clean and safe for people as well as protecting wildlife habitats. The Pennsylvania Beverage Association is to be commended for promoting...
Letter to the editor: Irwin residents getting gouged on gas
This is intended for people who live near the Irwin Pennsylvania Turnpike entrance. Have you wondered why we keep getting ripped off on gasoline? If you go a few miles in any direction, you will find gas up to 30 cents a gallon cheaper. It is apparent to me that...
Letter to the editor: Ridiculous pay increases in North Huntingdon
So now we have North Huntingdon Township “officials” granting “department heads” a pay increase for 2020. Only one councilman voted no, Brian Blasko, the voice of reason. By my acute math skills (as I am not a product of the public screwel system, another black hole for spending abuse), a...
Letter to the editor: Illegal school-bus passing
Regarding the article “Traffic citations in school zones surge in Allegheny County” (Dec. 23, TribLIVE): Many school zones are not properly signed and lack flashing lights. You cannot read the signs unless you stop, and the flashing lights go off at all hours, when there is no school. Act 159...
Letter to the editor: Impeachment should stop dictatorship
I’ve watched the impeachment debate. The impending vote should stop the dictatorship of the U.S. I as well would love to hear from witnesses. I do believe First Lady Melania Trump is the whistleblower. What do you think? Deb Gorlewski Harrison...
Letter to the editor: Conor Lamb in line with Nancy Pelosi
When Conor Lamb ran for Congress, he emphasized that he would not be a Nancy Pelosi hack. It didn’t take long for him to renege on his promise and fall into line with Pelosi. It seems like it doesn’t take long for an amateur politician to learn how to lie...
Letter to the editor: Putin’s message to Americans
An open letter from Vlad Putin to the American people: My dearest Amerikan Demokrat and Repubican freinds, You believe still accuse me meddling elections? I love Amerikans!!! Most beautiful people in hole world. Why I support candidate never heard of Armenia or Crimea? I prefer strong adversary, like Donald The...
Letter to the editor: Will new county commissioners fix ‘death spiral’?
In 2016, Wall Street analysts said President Trump would be bad for the economy. So much for experts. We get to re-elect Trump next November with our best economy in history. Locally, the outgoing Westmoreland County commissioners wrestled with a 2020 budget shortfall of $9.3 million, and in an act...
Letter to the editor: Does Schumer have an open mind?
It appears Sen. Chuck Schumer is confused and frustrated about his role in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. Is he the prosecutor? Is he Trump’s defender? Will he act as an impartial juror? He has made statements indicating he can act in all three roles. Schumer should only...
Letter to the editor: Trump & our freedoms
At the beginning of the 20th century, there was the war to end all wars. Approximately 15 years after the end of this war, a sick-minded, evil man through lies, trickery and deceit captured the minds of most but not all of the German people and led the world into...
Letter to the editor: Reelect Trump, keep making America great
President Trump was elected to office by more than 63 million Americans. He was elected to make our country prosperous again. To make our country safe again. To make our country respected again. He has accomplished these things and much more in spite of the constant opposition from the Democrats....
Letter to the editor: Lawmakers’ pay increase
Where would all the mediocre lawyers go for an increase in their standard of living if not into politics? Clem Zahrobsky Delmont...
Letter to the editor: Senate leaders not following Constitution
I was slightly misquoted in your story “Westmoreland County impeachment rally draws more than 100” (Dec. 17, TribLIVE) — an easy mistake to make on a cold and snowy street corner with car horns blaring in the background. Regarding the Congress, I didn’t observe, “They’ve said out loud they’re not...
Letter to the editor: We need a cleansing of Congress
Regarding the article “Report: U.S. misled public on progress in Afghanistan war”: Congress on both sides of the aisle should be ashamed of themselves and seriously consider resigning from office or not running for reelection. Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer, Mitch McConnell and Jim Sensenbrenner, along with the rest of the...
Letter to the editor: Anti-Trump protest not front-page news
One hundred never-Trumpers at a “rally” makes front-page news with a photo spread (“Westmoreland County impeachment rally draws more than 100,” Dec. 17, TribLIVE)! I’ve seen more people “protesting” at a school board meeting over moving a bus stop. Come on, Trib. Bob Goehring North Huntingdon...
Letter to the editor: Nadler & cronies dictators
President Trump “put himself before country” and lawmakers “cannot wait until the next election to address the threat” posed by his actions. These are comforting words to the plebs from the Honorable Jerrold Nadler, chair of the House Committee on the Judiciary. The benevolent chair and his cronies are looking...
