Letters to the Editor category, Page 58

There are some who would like to forget Jan. 6, 2021, a day when Americans claiming patriotism violated democracy. Thugs kicked down barriers, climbed up walls, broke windows and fought the Capitol police while Congress was doing the work of certifying the presidential election of 2020. To minimize the terror...

Our political discourse rarely weighs heavily in factual information. Our politicians understand that our largely uninformed electorate is best convinced by highly emotional, provocative language. For example, at the recent Democratic National Convention, speaker after speaker acclaimed the “joy” of their party’s nominees while spewing hateful diatribes about the Republican...

On Tuesday, the Justice for Christian Hall coalition and Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance will host a press conference to introduce an Allegheny County Council resolution honoring the life of Christian Hall. This resolution highlights the need for culturally competent mental health and emergency services in Pennsylvania. A similar bill...

I want to extend a personal thank-you to Donald Trump. For many years, I was very apathetic toward politics … until he entered the fray. But my interest in politics isn’t because I’m pro-DT. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. I can unequivocally say that I haven’t despised anyone as...

Former President Donald Trump has falsely stated that Haitian immigrants are abducting and eating family pets. The result has been bomb threats, lockdowns and a state of emergency in Springfield, Ohio. The man and his vice presidential candidate are sowing mayhem and discord. Is it time to arrest the man...

The proposed purchase of U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel pits the United Steelworkers union against some in senior management who say the transaction by Nippon will save and prolong the viability of the iconic company that has promised to invest billions to upgrade facilities and processes. If the transaction goes...

Once again, the Democratic Party is resorting to policy silence in its presidential campaign rather than being forthright with the American citizenry about the multiple crises our nation is facing. The basement strategy 2020 win of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris has been disastrous. It’s given us extreme inflation, an...

Imagine this: Sex offenders no longer need to register and are now permitted to live near schools and day care centers without fear of retaliation. Does this scare you? A lack of action protecting our borders on the part of Vice President Kamala Harris has essentially made this possible. Literally...

In a historic bipartisan vote, in May 2023, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed the Fairness Act, which aims to grant statewide anti-discrimination protections to LGBTQ+ individuals. The bill, HB 300, passed with a 102-98 vote and received support from both Democrats and Republicans. This marks the first time the...

Your article “Deer Lakes welcomes back students with coffee shop, Legos-style learning and colorful parking spots” (Aug. 30, TribLive) demonstrates how the back-to-school season can be an exciting time. However, considering the persistent issue of lead in our schools’ water, it is also a time of concern. As an analysis...

Here it is just a few weeks into the school year and already another tragic school shooting by a young white male who was “picked on” and had access to an AR-15. Isn’t it ironic that half the country worships at the feet of the biggest bully there is who...

For multiple reasons, I thank God that Donald Trump was not killed, injured or shot at in the latest attempted attack by a domestic terrorist who appears to have been politically motivated. There will always be those who are inclined toward violence, some of them pursuing that path for reasons...

The writer of the letter “Women’s rights may determine presidential election” (Aug. 28, TribLive) declares: “At the top of any list of concerns regarding freedom is a woman’s right and health decision to control her own body.” I’ll fix this for the author by adding: “… recognizing, however, that a...

In 2019, U.S. Steel had plans to invest $1 billion in the Edgar Thompson and Clairton mills to increase production and cut emissions. The Allegheny County Health Department sat on the permits for over two years. In 2021, U.S. Steel scrapped the plans for an upgrade. What would be different...

I am a 60-year-old registered Republican. I have voted pretty much Republican since the day I could vote. I voted for Donald Trump in 2016. That will be the last time I will ever vote for this convicted criminal who I believe is a liar and racist who discriminates against...

I’m not a big Donald Trump fan, but I am a huge fan of America, so I will vote for the best leader for the nation I love in November. We’re in the unique position of having both candidates with executive branch records to compare. Trump gave us four years...

I was privileged to serve Mass with Father John Moineau. He was the most devout priest I have known. His homilies so many times have spoken to me directly. He always seemed to have just the right thing to say. As my confessor, his compassion was beyond compare. As a...

Given its abundant resources, Pennsylvania underperforms economically. That’s according to the Brookings Institute report, “Commonwealth of Innovation.” The report recommends that state government take “catalytic steps” to “unlock” Pennsylvania’s innovation potential. Former Ohio Chief Justice and Lt. Gov. Maureen O’Connor, a Republican, recently noted one factor blocking economic development — gerrymandering....

I recently ordered a Harris-Walz bumper sticker for my car and decided to buy a magnetic one to easily remove and then reapply it. Since we live in a majority Republican area, my husband is worried about damage to my car and also my safety! What’s happening? My parents emigrated...

The Republican Party includes many decent people, no doubt, who believe passionately in a set of beliefs. I fully respect their right to hold such beliefs and to promote them through honest means. However, these are minority views and aren’t gaining ground. Republicans should be content with all the advantages...

I feel compelled to speak out. As a parishioner of Immaculate Conception Parish for 71 years, I attended Catholic grade school and high school. I have known many priests, and none have shepherded me as Father John Monieau has. When I was troubled, I asked for help coping with forgiving;...

Am I better off than I was four years ago? In January 2020, my electric bill was $102 a month; in July 2024 it was $168 (I have a heat pump for heating and cooling). That’s an over 60% increase in less than four years. I attribute it to the...

Concerning the Nippon Steel attempt to acquire U.S. Steel: I recently retired after six years as senior buyer with a quality international company (unionized) that bought a lot of steel. When the Trump administration tossed U.S. Steel a lifeline with increased duties on imported steel, USS responded by raising their...

The AP article “Teen charged in Georgia school shooting and his father to stay in custody after hearings” (Sept. 6, TribLive) caused me great sadness and consternation. Apparently Colin Gray had given his son a gift of an AR-15 assault-style rifle, which he used in the shooting. When I was...

The writer of the letter “Who’s cross-checking the mail-in ballots?” (Sept. 4, TribLive) suggests there is something nefarious going on with Westmoreland County’s mail-in ballot system. I suggest he educate himself to the truth and to the process. For example, 50 ballot requests will still only result in the receipt...