Letters to the Editor category, Page 52
Letter to the editor: Bigger government isn’t better
In the wake of a historical presidential election, it’s evident to me that many in the Democratic Party and the pompous media are refusing to accept the outcome. They were so invested in propagating the narrative that Donald Trump is an “existential threat” to democracy that they started to believe...
Letter to the editor: Republicans must come together
Now that the election is over, and the American people overwhelmingly chose capitalism over socialism, it’s time to come together and repair the damage done to the nation over the past four years. We don’t need to agree that the right candidates won the elections, but the vast majority of...
Letter to the editor: God help us survive Trump
I was astounded and saddened that over half the voters in our country chose for president a convicted felon who I feel has no belief in integrity, democracy or truth, acts like a 3-year-old, lies every time he opens his mouth, is a confirmed misogynist, cheats on his taxes and...
Letter to the editor: Social connections save lives
Western Pennsylvania’s “deaths of despair” — suicide, addiction and overdose — highlight the need for mental health solutions that go beyond therapy’s traditional, one-on-one approach. Rather than centering solely on individual resilience, effective mental health policies must regenerate the community institutions — churches, Little Leagues and civic groups — that...
Letter to the editor: Allegheny County budget threats
Regarding the article “Innamorato defends proposed budget and Allegheny County tax increase” (Nov. 13, TribLive): I am not happy with the reasoning of Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato and county Manager John Fournier, who said if the tax hike isn’t passed, consequences could include closing all county pools, eliminating after-school...
Letter to the editor: Progressives have ruined Democratic Party
The progressives are the bane of our country’s existence. Look at how the they went on a cavalier political campaign for president of the United States by spending over a billion dollars. If you look realistically at the last three-plus years the progressives time and again did the same thing...
Letter to the editor: Noah’s Ark replica thought-provoking
I recently went on a trip to Williamstown, Ky., to visit the Ark Encounter, a life-sized replica of Noah’s Ark based on the story in Genesis. The ministry that operates the ark, Answers in Genesis, provides information to explain climate change, natural selection and spaces made for dinosaurs. Though its...
Letter to the editor: Therapy best for gender dysphoria
I agree with President-elect Trump’s plan to end hormone and surgical treatment for children diagnosed with gender dysphoria. There has been a disturbing trend in our society of the increased diagnosis of gender dysphoria from 2017 (28,847) to 2021 (42,167) — a tripling from 2017 (Komodo Health Inc.). Medical treatment...
Letter to the editor: Economy and the election
This election was lost due to economic problems. It is hard to comprehend that with all the issues Donald Trump has that he would win , but economy always wins over the other party. I just shake my head like so many. I find it sad that so many in...
Letter to the editor: Election positives — no fraud claims, no violence
I work at trying to have a positive attitude and see the bright side. Good results from the presidential election? No claims of voter fraud! Transfer of power in January is likely to be free of violence! That’s all the positives I can see for now. Secretly I am ready...
Letter to the editor: As Thanksgiving approaches, let’s strive for unity
Thanksgiving is around the corner and as we reflect on the recent election, know that some of us are celebrating a victory and some of us are mourning a loss. A thought: By Thanksgiving, let’s bring our focus to our great communities that we all love with a good gesture...
Letter to the editor: Where did all those votes go?
The total popular vote in the 2020 presidential election was 155,506,285, according to the Federal Election Commission. Joe Biden received 81,282,916 popular votes. Donald Trump received 74,223,369 popular votes. As of this writing, the total popular vote in the 2024 presidential election was 145,567,700. Kamala Harris received 70,916,946 popular votes,...
Letter to the editor: Our tax system is not fair
Paul Kengor’s column “Trump’s tax cuts for fat-cat billionaires?” (Oct. 24, TribLive) did not give us the whole picture. He states that the bottom 50% of income earners in America pay only 2.3% of federal income tax. But he fails to mention that nearly 50% of full-time workers do not...
Letter to the editor: Democrats won’t win again unless they change
It’s fun, however pathetic, to watch Democrats eat themselves alive as they race to place blame for the catastrophic election loss. I have a clue: Maybe it’s their arrogance, or maybe it’s their assumption that they are intellectually superior over millions of racist, fascist, Nazi, homophobic pieces of garbage known...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s mob won’t ‘Make America Great Again’
Why did Trump supporters vote for a criminal mob to take over our government? I suspect ignorance. In my opinion, the GOP has been using 1930s Nazi-style tactics to promote their agenda for a long time. The only difference is instead of targeting Jews, the GOP victimizes immigrants. How ironic,...
Letter to the editor: Trump won because Biden messed up
Many people are analyzing the election and offering explanations as to why Kamala Harris lost. My 95-year-old neighbor said it very simply: “I voted for Trump because Biden messed everything up.” Susan Stiles North Huntingdon...
Letter to the editor: Country headed in the wrong direction
He started in the outhouse with all the crap he spread about election fraud. He was headed to the Big House after being convicted of 34 felony counts. Now, he is headed to the White House after winning an election that was “finally not rigged.” This country is headed in...
Letter to the editor: Sore winners should give the other side some grace
My congratulations to the writer of the letter “Shame on those who supported the Harris charade” (Nov. 9, TribLive): The idea of “sore winner” has been taken to a whole new level. The writer seems offended that almost half of his fellow Americans cast their ballots for a candidate he...
Letter to the editor: Trump committed to his promises
President-elect Donald Trump unburdened me of another great fear when it was announced Mike Pompeo would not be joining the Trump Cabinet. For context, as CIA director in 2017-18, Pompeo plotted to kidnap and assassinate WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. And, more recently, Pompeo was caught on video dancing with Israeli...
Letter to the editor: Wait to judge the next Trump presidency
Some after-election points: 1. Well, the good news is that Disney does not have to make new animatronics for its Hall of the Presidents; they can reuse Donald Trump’s old one. 2. Forty-eight percent — well, OK, 47.8% — of the people are sad that their candidate did not win....
Letter to the editor: Clearances should be diocesan responsibility
As I was following the letters to the editor from parishioners who lost a beloved priest through a forced resignation, I felt sadness for the parishioners and the priest. But one letter especially caught my attention: “Father Moineau deserves better” (Sept. 11, TribLive). He pointed out that the Diocese of...
Letter to the editor: Come together to accomplish much
“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could do only a little.” These words are attributed by many to Edmund Burke, a British conservative statesman and philosopher in the...
Letter to the editor: No recess for 4 years
I feel like I am back in school with the kids who were misbehaving and the teacher was threatening no recess for everyone if it continues. The difference is that there will be no recess for the next four years because of people who only care about their money. The...
Sounding off: Writers weigh in post-election
Better under Trump? Think again. Well, the people have spoken. Apparently people think Donald Trump will lower their cost of living. But think again. Trump plans big tariffs on foreign goods; some estimates are that will cost the average family $4,000 a year. And let’s buckle up for more inflation,...
Letter to the editor: Water-conserving appliances will save Pa. billions of gallons of water
Regarding the article “Where has all the rain gone? Bone-dry October strikes much of U.S” (Oct. 29, TribLive): More than 30 counties are currently under a drought watch following one of the driest Octobers on record. In response, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) encouraged Pennsylvanians to “voluntarily conserve water...
