Letters to the Editor category, Page 63
Letter to the editor: Trump’s promises to workers? We’ll see.
Donald Trump claimed he will eliminate tax on overtime and some other forms of income tax if elected (“Tips, overtime, Social Security: A look at Donald Trump’s no-tax pledges and what they might cost,” Oct. 7). We should know better. He can promise, but Trump’s other promises — to gut...
Letter to the editor: Honoring all veterans today and always
This Veterans Day, I wish to make a personal tribute to the five Busony brothers who all served our country with distinction in World War II and the Korean War. My dad, Nicholas, participated as a medic at the Battle of Bulge. He went on to help liberate a death...
Letter to the editor: Why the deadlock on rail safety?
In February 2023, a Norfolk Southern train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, close to the Pennsylvania border. It caused significant damage to the environment and the local community. The impacts of this crash are likely to be far-reaching and felt for years to come. Those in Congress...
Letter to the editor: Gambling propaganda disgraceful
Turn on your television, radio or mobile device, and you will see and hear gambling/casino websites being promoted nonstop. Thrown at you harder than a Paul Skenes fastball, this gambling propaganda is relentless. It’s scary how our society condones it, like alcohol and drugs. What you don’t hear is that...
Letter to the editor: Kidney donation voucher system a win-win
Regarding the article “ ‘Life changing’: At-home dialysis allows assistant DA to focus on work while she awaits kidney” (Oct. 31, TribLive): While at-home dialysis is definitely lifestyle improving, a transplant is the ultimate goal for many patients. There is a kidney voucher system that allows a potential donor (even...
Letter to the editor: 2024 election marked by bad candidates
As the 2024 campaign unfolded, media consensus acknowledged that no party had a decidedly popular candidate. The Dems wavered over the tottering incumbent and overlooked their high-profile maverick West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin. The splintered GOP sat idly by as former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declined to pick up...
Sounding off: Veterans, Mt. Pleasant, election among week’s topics
Our veterans deserve better There is an important day coming up that we should all reflect upon. It plays a significant role in our history and reminds us of where we came from and how we got here. I’m talking about Veterans Day. As the last members of the Greatest...
Letter to the editor: Beguiling coincidences
A coincidence can be beguiling. News viewers can be easily nudged into conjecture. And it can be so wrong to jump to conclusions, as might an unmindful blowhard. But please consider: I watched Martin Scorcese’s film “Casino” a few times before, and then again just the other day. It’s among...
Letter to the editor: Shame on those who supported Harris charade
Now that the election is over, my mailbox and phone say, “Thank you, Jesus.” I’m reminded of the old adage, “Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.” Donald Trump asked, “Are you better off than you were four years ago?” Asked and answered. My question...
Letter to the editor: Free speech denial in Norwin
This letter depicts my deep concern regarding the continued denial of free speech by the Norwin School District. The recent unilateral decision by the administration, sustained by the “no” vote of school board President Matt Thomas, has once again denied our students the opportunity to hear a nationally popular presentation...
Letter to the editor: Mt. Pleasant’s reputation ruined
I was born in Mt. Pleasant. My great-grandfather established Mt. Pleasant Foundry. My grandfather and uncles served as volunteers in the fire department. I still have family living in the area, and I have maintained friendships established though my church, neighborhood and school. I have waited to write a letter...
Letter to the editor: Don’t miss Duquesne-Robert Morris game
This Saturday, Duquesne and Robert Morris renew their FCS Division 1 football rivalry with a noon kickoff at Rooney Field. If you are a college football fan, it doesn’t get much better than this, as both teams enter the contest undefeated in NEC conference play. The winner of the mythical...
Letter to the editor: Drill, baby, drill is a false promise
“Drill, baby, drill” is a rallying cry and a promise to lower prices and improve our lives. But is it really true? According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, we produce much more natural gas than we use, exporting about 75% of our output. We also produce more electricity than...
Letter to the editor: Allow ACHD to protect us
As Allegheny County Council votes this month on a fee increase for Title V operating permits, some are arguing that this will place an unfair burden on U.S. Steel, a company that earned $2.14 billion in 2023. Nonsense! The Allegheny County Health Department has been admonished by the Environmental Protection...
Letter to the editor: Use math to set well pad setbacks
The state of Pennsylvania is over 100 years a Keystone State. In the 1920s, Canonsburg was called the “most radioactive town in America.” Also in the past decade, the Canon-McMillan School District was studied for three years by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the University of Pittsburgh for suspected...
Letter to the editor: Harris, Walz didn’t ‘fail interviews’
Here’s a response to the letter “Harris, Walz failed their ‘interviews’” (Oct. 22, TribLive), in which the writer said he thinks Kamala Harris sounded stupid, faulted President Obama (who is not on the ballot) for not strengthening the Affordable Care Act and vaguely criticized Tim Walz for saying the NRA...
Letter to the editor: Police chief has fouled out
Well, Pittsburgh police Chief Larry Scirotto, or should I say former chief as of Nov. 1, has taken his ball and gone home (“Pittsburgh police Chief Scirotto to step down amid refereeing controversy,” Oct. 25, TribLive). While he has gotten good reviews as chief, I guess he became greedy and...
Letter to the editor: Protect pharmacy benefits
Recently, I participated in a symposium hosted by the Pittsburgh Business Group on Health to discuss the key health care issues facing local employers. One takeaway was that rising prescription drug prices remain a significant challenge for small businesses as they work to attract and retain talent and protect the...
Cal Thomas: Is it too early to talk 2028?
What can a columnist do when his deadline is Election Day and he doesn’t know who has won the presidency and other offices (and we likely might not know for days, or more, if the polls are right about a virtual tie)? Answer: He speculates about 2028. Whether Donald Trump...
Letter to the editor: Halloween racism in Mt. Pleasant
Woo-hoo! Mt. Pleasant makes The New York Times (for racist Halloween float). Great job politicizing a family event in a denigrating fashion. I thought Halloween was about kids and treats. Guess I was misinformed. Tina Bobnar Greensburg...
Letter to the editor: Why can’t we all have nice things?
When I was little, when people asked “what do you want to be when you grow up?” I used to answer American Gladiator, then Olympic gymnast, then architect, but my overall goal was still the same: to be able to provide for and protect my family and loved ones, to...
Letter to the editor: Leaders must address asthma
Childhood asthma leads to over 10 million missed school days annually in the U.S., making it a significant contributor to chronic illness-related school absenteeism. In the U.S., nearly 25 million Americans, including 5.1 million children, have asthma. In Pennsylvania, approximately 12.3% of school age children have asthma. Albuterol is a...
Letter to the editor: Allegheny Valley Hospital is the best
As you enter the front of Allegheny Valley Hospital, the “moment” has begun. The front-desk staff is helpful and caring, so professional in their jobs. All departments through the hospital are there for you. The moment of exiting the hospital provides a feeling of gratefulness and happiness. Thank you, nurses...
Letter to the editor: Pittsburgh Mills should never have been built
Regarding the article “Namdar Realty profits from Pittsburgh Mills, ‘dying’ malls” (Oct. 19, TribLive): More power to Namdar for figuring out how to make a profit. The real story, however, is that the mall should never have been built in the first place. Construction of the mall was discussed back...
Letter to the editor: Bureaus’ ‘errors’ are evil
One definition of the word “evil” as taken from the American Heritage Dictionary is “Morally bad or wrong; wicked.” This can be said about a lot of things, but two things come to mind that exemplify the word, two things happening right now in America which, when examined closely, have...
