Letters to the Editor category, Page 6
Letter to the editor: Republicans may need the filibuster
I usually agree with President Trump, but Republicans should not do away with the filibuster. The Republicans would be very short-sighted to do this. Now the Republicans control the House, the Senate and the presidency, but the Democrats shut down the government. It was a bad thing they did, but...
Letter to the editor: Where’s the outrage over deaths of transgender people?
I recently attended a PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) meeting where I took part in a ceremony for the Transgender Day of Remembrance, observed Nov. 20. I cannot begin to express the depth of emotion I felt as we moved around the room, each of us reading...
Letter to the editor: We’re not living up to ideals of Thanksgiving
America’s early pilgrims set aside certain days to offer thanks, prayer and fasting to our heavenly father for the blessings and opportunities afforded them. In 1789, at the request of Congress, President George Washington declared Thursday, Nov. 26, 1789, “a day of public thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by...
Letter to the editor: Trump continues to show lack of grace, dignity
One could never have imagined the president of the United States calling a female news reporter “Piggy” in his non-answer to her legitimate question about the Epstein files. But that is what Donald Trump did recently. Every president faces sharp questions from the press. Every other president in my long...
Letter to the editor: Without courage to take ownership of words, they’re meaningless
As usual I have a lot to rebut from the pro-MAGA Trumpers who write here. I don’t have the space to do it this month, so I will just do a general all-encompassing disagreement. I find the folks who write here in support of President Trump and his actions to...
Letter to the editor: Community solar with guaranteed savings
Want an option for energy but can’t afford the upfront cost of individually owned solar? Community solar might be the answer. Community solar would provide solar energy with guaranteed savings for all who subscribe to it. It builds on Pennsylvania’s history of being an energy leader. It creates dual-use opportunities...
Letter to the editor: Our legislators have forgotten how to compromise
Although the Pennsylvania budget is finally a done deal (after 143 days) and the federal government is operating (after 43 days), we the voters need to remember the perfectly pitiful job that our legislators performed during this time. Both state and federal representatives were being paid while not doing their...
Letter to the editor: We need community pharmacies
For 100-plus years, independent retail, or community, pharmacies have been the backbone of small, rural communities. Unlike chain pharmacies, independent community pharmacies are small, personal and family-oriented. When you walk into an independent community pharmacy, the staff know you by name and they know your family; they know the inner...
Letter to the editor: Democrats’ video urging insurrection is treasonous
A handful of Democrats with former military ties have produced a video urging current military members to refuse to obey “illegal orders” issued by President Trump. This is an open call for an insurrection, and these congress members (two from Pennsylvania) should be arrested immediately and charged with treason. John...
Letter to the editor: Freeport students go above and beyond to honor veterans
Freeport High School recently hosted a moving tribute to veterans who are family members of current students. The event began with a stirring rendition of the national anthem by the school chorus, directed by Tom Koharchik — himself an Iraq combat veteran, adding depth to the moment. Elizabeth Smetak and...
Letter to the editor: Trump continues assault
President Trump continues his assault on Americans using intimidation, humiliation, name-calling and lies. It’s easy to fact-check Trump. He says prices are down, tariffs are not taxes, he has no knowledge of who the DOJ is indicting, the 2020 election was fraudulent, the only solution to illegal immigration is the...
Letter to the editor: Rather have Pelosi than Trump
To the writer of the letter “Good riddance to Pelosi” (Nov. 14, TribLive): I am a Democrat, and I never liked her either. But I would rather have Pelosi on my side fighting against a so-called president who has been convicted of 34 felonies and who would rather send $20...
Letter to the editor: County’s paper ballot move political theater
This summer, 5,000 Westmoreland County residents, or 1.4% of the county population, signed a petition asking for paper ballots after GOP officials questioned electronic voting. In September, the county approved the change and spent over $40,000 to implement it. In November, of over 106,000 ballots cast, only 3,996 were on...
Letter to the editor: County council’s leg shackles decision risks public’s safety
Recently Allegheny County Council voted to continue the ban on Allegheny County Jail correctional officers’ use of leg shackles on hospital runs by voting 12-2. One of the council members is in denial and continually cites state escape statistics showing no escapes when she knows there have been three incidents...
Letter to the editor: Do the right thing and help those who need it
We all have a choice to do the right thing or not. All the millionaires, billionaires, trillionaires and zillionaires are very fortunate. Helping those who need help might not get you to heaven, but it’s a good start. Let me end with this: Way to go! Kudos! Don’t let me...
Letter to the editor: Free the Pittsburgh elephants
In April, I visited the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium and recorded hours of footage of the elephant paddock. With a mission for detecting abnormal signs and symptoms, what I found was deeply disturbing. In my opinion, these five intelligent creatures (Angeline, Savannah, Tasha, Victoria and Zuri) are suffering tremendously, driven...
Letter to the editor: Unfair license suspensions
A decade-long breakdown in Allegheny County’s Department of Court Records happened. Over 1,000 local residents are now receiving notices that their licenses will be suspended years after their court cases ended — in some cases, as long as 12 years ago. Here’s why this is a big deal, and what...
Letter to the editor: Tracking property in Murrysville
What is going on in Murrysville? The chief administrator, Mchael Nestico, just offered an ordinance proposal to create a “registry for vacant property.” What? He wants to “track” people’s private properties? He states that if a property owner lives more than 25 miles away, they must hire a property manager....
Letter to the editor: Trump’s business instincts not so great
The writer of the letter “A businessman in the White House” (Nov. 4, TribLive) extols President Trump’s business instincts, but apparently is ignorant of the real effects of tariffs. It’s a hidden tax on Americans, nothing more, nothing less. Why would our president want to raise prices for Americans? Remember...
Letter to the editor: NY’s future dire with Mamdani
New York City just elected Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old, inexperienced socialist/communist with radical Islamist sympathies as its mayor. This will not turn out well. I predict New York police officers will leave the force in large numbers due to past statements by Mamdani denigrating and calling for the defunding of...
Letter to the editor: Epstein victims deserve justice, no matter who is involved
When we see grown women talking about having been sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein, it’s easy to forget that they were children when trafficked and abused. Think of girls 14 to 17 years old that you know. How would you feel seeing them treated like sexual objects? There are also...
Letter to the editor: We have too much ‘representation’
If the president, the most important position in the country, can only serve two four-year terms, why should senators, representatives and judges be allowed to serve more? A rogue judge who gets elected to a 10-year term can cause a lot of damage in his decade in office. I believe...
Letter to the editor: Westmoreland elections are secure
If Westmoreland County Commissions Sean Kertes and Doug Chew want to switch to paper ballots to conform to neighboring counties (“Westmoreland voters opt for computers over paper ballots,” Nov. 6, TribLive), why not wait until the 900 touch-screen machines purchased in 2019 for $7 million are no longer operational? It...
Letter to the editor: Applebee’s makes veterans feel appreciated
Thank you, Applebee’s, for making Veterans Day special. Treating veterans to a meal is nice, but even better is the wholehearted thank-you from everyone at Applebee’s. The manager, the reception desk, the wait staff — all worked to make each veteran (and family) feel appreciated. Sandy Finley Greensburg...
Letter to the editor: Easy ways to reduce our consumption and waste
Today marks America Recycles Day, dedicated to promoting recycling and waste reduction across the country. Yet, as we celebrate, it’s worth asking: How effective is recycling, really? Despite decades of campaigns urging Americans to “reduce, reuse, recycle,” the results remain underwhelming. Only about 13% of plastic packaging in the U.S....
