Letters to the Editor category, Page 44
Letter to the editor: Lamenting the loss of our champion teams
The letter “City of Champions no more” (Jan. 26, TribLive) hits the nail on the head in every aspect of our professional Pittsburgh teams, especially the Pirates and Steelers. Kudos to the writer. Ray Martin Penn Hills...
Letter to the editor: GOP’s greed
In my opinion, greed overcame the Republican Party; they only care what’s in their pockets, and when in office they have done nothing for the working class. Now a convicted felon is in office with unqualified billionaires running our country, reaping more wealth in their pockets. Donna Keefe Greensburg...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s to-do list moving at warp speed
President Donald Trump brought civics lessons back into style. Only it’s not book-learnin’, but doing the actual experiments. Isn’t (political) science wonderful? Fourteenth Amendment and birthright-citizens resurrected from the 1860s. Greenland — is that even in the northern hemisphere? After just a few days of him being president, I haven’t...
Letter to the editor: Shapiro needs to ban fracking
Regarding the article “Rundown of President Trump’s executive orders on Day 1 — from pardons to TikTok” (Jan. 21, TribLive): In his inaugural address, Donald Trump made his foolish anti-environment and anti-health priorities clear. It is more critical than ever that Gov. Josh Shapiro stand up to Trump’s reckless “Drill...
Letter to the editor: A return to common sense with Trump
A president who wants to bring common sense to government. I wish he would bring common sense to the Trump haters of this opinion page. Hitler, threat to democracy, oligarchy, dictator, etc., etc. What do you think you just had? I don’t even know who was giving the orders for...
Letter to the editor: McCormick’s Hegseth vote is telling
One of the first tests of new Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick was how he would vote on the flawed nomination of the unqualified, immoral Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. McCormick failed his constituents, providing the deciding vote to install Hegseth. Throughout his campaign, McCormick cited his military experience and...
Letter to the editor: Our leaders used to deserve respect
There was once a time when public officials earned and deserved respect. A time when those with policy differences were political opponents, not enemies. A time when public service was honored. Divorce was once considered to be a negative for candidates seeking the presidency. Today’s White House occupant is a...
Letter to the editor: Oligarchy? It’s not a new development.
The writer of the letter “We now have an oligarchy” (Jan. 24, TribLive) states “political advisers, allies and billionaire oligarchs have suddenly gained influence within the U.S. government.” Suddenly? The left has been controlled by George Soros, John Morgan, Reed Hoffman, etc. for years. Rick Rohac Greensburg...
Letter to the editor: Questioning representatives’ ‘nay’ votes on Laken Riley act
To the three Pennsylvania congressional Democrats having the distinction of casting “nay” votes for the Laken Riley Act, but most importantly to Summer Lee and Christopher Deluzio (the former previously was my representative in District 14, the latter my current representative due to realignment). Having been born and raised in...
Letter to the editor: What to do about PPS absenteeism crisis?
Colin McNickle wrote an excellent column on the shocking, to some, absenteeism in Pittsburgh Public Schools (“PPS’ continuing chronic absenteeism crisis,” Jan. 18, TribLive). I’m not shocked as much, perhaps as a retired teacher and brother of a retired PPS administrator, who saw the absenteeism firsthand. But this should shock...
Letter to the editor: GOP no longer seems to stand for law and order
The Republican Party has long branded itself the party of law and order. As I drove around local neighborhoods this fall, I saw scores of “Back the Blue” lawn signs at the same homes sporting “Trump 2025” signs. I wonder how many of those homeowners support Trump’s pardon of all...
Letter to the editor: Trump has given us optimism
Now that the new president has been sworn in and the Cabinet picks are advancing through the confirmation process, I feel a palpable sense of optimism in the nation, and in fact around the world. We are coming out of four years of national malaise, with record high inflation, high...
Letter to the editor: Steelers need to turn page on Tomlin
Dear Art Rooney, It’s me again, I would like to welcome you to the 21st century. Your modus operandi is antiquated and paralyzed with fear and has lost its way. It’s time to give the Mike Tomlin era a Viking funeral. Or have you forsaken winning for profit? Your coach...
Letter to the editor: We must keep working to remove lead from our water
Can anyone explain why Republican leaders in Congress are proposing resolution H.J.18 to repeal the Lead Out of Water Rule that would protect communities from toxic lead water pipes? Or why President Trump ordered a stop to federal funding to states for replacement of lead service lines? I remember our...
Letter to the editor: Not on Our Dime
As a Jewish resident of Lawrenceville and a member of the steering committee of Not on Our Dime, I would like to laud Pittsburgh City Council member Erika Strassburger and her colleagues for introducing legislation making it illegal to discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, religion, national origin...
Letter to the editor: Allegheny Township’s fiscal footing
I want to prepare Allegheny Township residents that the 3% rise in taxes, approximately $60,000, will not be enough to cover revenues over expenditures in the next year. During the past three years, the township’s expenditures have drastically exceeded revenues. Chairman Jamie Morabito has essentially said, “Don’t blame me —...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s language
I find it hypocritical and biased to publicly bash President Trump’s use of street language when our entertainment industry exposes our society and sadly our children to the “F” word, sexually explicit content and a constant bombardment of the deranged and lowest of criminal activity in all the reality TV...
Letter to the editor: Fallout from loss of priest continues
It has been 7½ months since Bishop Larry Kulick ripped our holy priest from his congregations in North Huntingdon and Irwin. The fallout is ongoing. Both congregations continue to erode. Attendance at Sunday liturgies is down 35% to 40% with tithing down by same amount. About 25% of the parish...
Letter to the editor: Ward should stand up for Pa. workers
I think Sen. Kim Ward is being a bit hypocritical in accusing Gov. Josh Shapiro of being anti-worker (“Sen. Ward tells Shapiro to back sale to Nippon or watch jobs head to Ohio,” Jan. 9). In fact Ward and her party are pushing for Pennsylvania to become a right-to-work state....
Letter to the editor: City of Champions no more
Pittsburgh once rightfully boasted it was the City of Champions. Now the City of Chumps seems more appropriate. The Pirates haven’t won a championship in 46 years. Bob Nutting’s sole purpose is to make money, not win games. According to Forbes, they are the third most profitable team in baseball,...
Letter to the editor: What we want, what we do are light years apart
Is it me or are we the least serious country in the world? I can’t remember exactly when this happened, but it seems the transition is complete. How is that, you ask? If you think about it, we expect safety, yet we have people who want to defund and demonize...
Letter to the editor: Biden’s pardons
President Biden made the statement that no one is above the law. He then pardoned son Hunter after he was convicted on gun charges and now has pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, Gen. Mark Milley and other Democratic politicians who unlike Hunter have not been arrested, tried or convicted of any...
Letter to the editor: Pond Lehocky sign is fine
A huge sign in the distance said “Iron City.” Most people have consumed great lakes of that outstanding, locally produced beer. I did. It’s good beer, and the Iron City sign reminded me of what a wholesome, ethical kind of place this is, Pittsburgh. The Iron City sign was replaced...
Letter to the editor: Down the Nazi road
To me, President Trump’s “Day One” inauguration gave America its first proof of Trump/Elon Musk taking America down the Nazi road emulating Hitler. Trump did not place his hand on the Bible while taking the oath. So much for his Judeo-Christianity and allegiance to ruling with God’s blessing or guidance....
Letter to the editor: Try a plant-based Super Bowl party
As Super Bowl Sunday nears, it’s worth considering the staggering number of chickens sacrificed for a single day of indulgence — an estimated 375 million, just for wings. This annual tradition, though beloved by many, comes at a great cost to animals, the planet and even our health. Fortunately, there’s...
