Letters to the Editor category, Page 395
Letter to the editor: Russian bombers in Caribbean
On Dec. 27, the Drudge Report included the headline “Putin setting up nuke bomber base on Caribbean island.” Where are the mainstream media in regard to this threat? I have not seen anything printed in American newspapers or mentioned on any news shows. I have not heard any congressmen, senators,...
Letter to the editor: War on the poor
Three blocks from the theater where I saw “A Christmas Carol,” a gray-haired woman sat on the sidewalk with her two grandsons. Both under 3, they couldn’t open their granola bars and gnawed at the wrappers instead. Her sign read “Please help.” My son and I bought groceries, then accompanied...
Letter to the editor: No tax payment, no tax cut
I was just thinking while I was gathering my background information and receipts for preparing my 2018 federal income tax return: If you don’t pay federal income tax (almost 50 percent of filers don’t), how can you complain about not getting a tax cut? Just sayin’. Joseph Marmo Cheswick...
Letter to the editor: Justice for murdered cop
Regarding the article “Sheriff: California officer’s killer is in the U.S. illegally” (Dec. 27, TribLIVE): The Democrats will provide him with the best public defender money can buy. There is only one way to get justice: Bring him field-dressed over the fender of a police car. Justified. Paul Berginc Hempfield...
Letter to the editor: Romney’s courage
At a time in which many American patriots have wondered who within the Republican Party will now be present in Congress to challenge the president for the destruction that he has inflicted on our nation, its character and our values, we have the good fortune to be at the dawn...
Letter to the editor: Protect Land & Water Conservation Fund
I was happy to hear the recent announcement that Hempfield Park received a grant from the Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), the nation’s cornerstone conservation program, which has preserved and improved parks and open spaces, created new recreational opportunities, and helped revitalize local communities. Hempfield Park plans include construction...
Letter to the editor: Socialists & the presidency
I agree with The New York Times’ warning to Nancy Pelosi not to give too much power to the newly elected House Democrats who call themselves “Democratic socialists.” They will be a minority of the Democrats in the House. I don’t enjoy being unkind or insulting toward anyone, even the...
Letter to the editor: Laurels for holiday generosity
I would like to add three “Laurels” to your “Laurels and Lances” list: To members of the Highlands High School Gold Club, who served a beautiful, delicious Thanksgiving dinner to area seniors. The musical groups were wonderful also. If parents ever wonder what their children are learning in school, don’t...
Letter to the editor: Address gun issue now
As the new year opens afresh, ask yourself: What must change in 2019? A new legislative session is about to commence in Pennsylvania. Our representatives will start the new session by acting for us — “We the people” — and voting accordingly. If not, democracy is extinct in our land...
Letter to the editor: Bad information can be dangerous
Bad info dangerous Lack of correct knowledge can produce dangerous consequences. Examples are change history, personal attacks without facts, make decisions using untrue information or change outcomes with false information. History can teach what works and what fails, so using incorrect history or lack of history knowledge can cause failures....
Letter to the editor: Reporting on sheriff questionable
What is the motivation for the Tribune-Review having four articles in eight days about Republican Westmoreland County Sheriff Jonathan Held facing another trial for charges regarding questionable campaign actions? Why did the Tribune-Review find it necessary to report that the sheriff’s sons, who are minors and living with his former...
Letter to the editor: Church will prevail
What to think of Bob Rocker’s letter “Priests are the ones who should have been confessing” (Sept. 21, TribLIVE)? Like Rocker, all Catholics are angry, frustrated and feel betrayed by the scandal that has befallen our church. However, unlike Rocker, the vast majority of Catholics don’t think cutting and running...
Letter to the editor: Kudos to Kennywood
The Kennywood Park management, staff and employees should be commended for another outstanding Festival of Lights Christmas event that we were so glad to attend. The park decorations, tied in with professional stage acts and choral music, provided an enjoyable atmosphere. We will be sure to attend next year’s event...
Letter to the editor: New year, same soup?
On New Year’s Day, members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly were sworn in and seated. There were a few more women, some younger members, some more progressive Democrats and more moderate Republicans — but will there really be any change? Will any one of them, or any bloc of them,...
Letter to the editor: North Side must do better
I was born and raised on the North Side, but left in 2006 with the Army to come to Hawaii. However, I frequently visit home, and it seems the same problems exist today as they did before I moved. The people of City Council District 1 must do better in...
Letter to the editor: EPA prioritizing money over children’s health?
The letter by Stephanie Catarino Wissman of the Associated Petroleum Industries of Pennsylvania (“Committed to methane reduction,” Dec. 6, TribLIVE) attempts to discount the testimony of letter-writer Lois Bower-Bjornson (“EPA rollbacks dangerous,”Nov. 16, TribLIVE), who wrote, “My 12-year-old son has nosebleeds if the windows are open at night. My 9-year-old...
Letter to the editor: Immigration win-win-win
A simple, straightforward, common-sense solution to the immigration problem facing our nation: Government enacts a program whereby each bleeding heart liberal has an opportunity to sponsor an immigrant or immigrant family. Bleeding heart liberal assumes total responsibility for immigrant’s food, clothing, housing, education, health care and all incidentals. 1. Immigrant...
Letter to the editor: Headline inaccurate, offensive
I am writing about the above-the-fold “Mattis waves white flag” headline on Page One Dec. 21. It is both inaccurate as to the Secretary of Defense’s actions, and offensive to anyone who served in the armed forces. Remind your copy desk that it’s better to be accurate than clever. Sally...
Letter to the editor: Let’s go back to paper over plastic
Everyone talks about how much plastic is in our oceans, landfills, etc., and now even the recyclers don’t want it. To help this situation, I propose that all stores and supermarkets revert back to using paper bags instead of putting one or two items in a little worthless plastic bag....
Letter to the editor: Pa. has sunshine, too!
A recent cartoon questioned whether Pennsylvania has enough sunshine for Gov. Tom Wolf’s 10 percent solar goal. Germany was the No. 1 solar nation for years, and we get more sun than they do. If you look at a graph of the price of solar in the last 15 years,...
Letter to the editor: Before casino opens, look to prevent theft
Well, this is certainly great news for the area. The new casino will be open this year. The politicians are anxious to spend that new revenue. But, there is only so much money available for recreation, and the gambling money will have to come from somewhere. You may have noticed...
Letter to the editor: Rational gun discussion would be ‘real start’
The editorial “Pa. officials make moves on guns” (Dec. 14, TribLIVE) lauds the “real start to a conversation,” referring to Mayor Bill Peduto’s press conference to propose a City of Pittsburgh ordinance banning assault weapons. The Trib’s characterization of the city’s proposal as a “real start” is interesting. These discussions...
Letter to the editor: Befitting memorial to Hulton Bridge
I recently had the opportunity to read the article on the Hulton Bridge art project (“Riverview High School art project gets state funding boost,” Nov. 13, TribLIVE). Bravo to the people and organizations responsible for making this cultural venture happen. Alkthough I will miss that majestic rattletrap structure that spanned...
Letter to the editor: Catholic Church not above the law
The Catholic Church has a lot of nerve airing a radio commercial urging Catholics to come back to their religion by coming to confession. Are you kidding? Once again, ignore the perverted priests and focus on what laypeople have done wrong. It sickens me that the Catholic Church continues to...
Letter to the editor: TEACH grants should be paid back
Regarding the article ”Feds to reconsider TEACH grant ‘bait-and-switch’ issue for educators” (Dec. 15, TribLIVE): First off, I want to say I have the utmost respect for teachers. But, their school loans are no different than the ones my son had to repay — and repay he did, by himself....
