Letters to the Editor category, Page 81

The author of the letter “McDaniel ouster reminiscent of blacklisting” (April 1, TribLive) feels that Ronna McDaniel should have been allowed to express her views on MSNBC. Anyone who is paying attention to fact-based news (including MSNBC) knows that Trump’s “Republican” party is an existential threat to our democracy. They...

The writer of the letter “Don’t vote for Trump” (March 26, TribLive) asks Republicans to “sit this election out.” His brazenness and audacity are appalling. He is concerned with his democracy, but apparently not Republicans’ freedom to vote. Obviously he does not understand the MAGA movement. The Democratic Party uses...

The Westmoreland County Farm Bureau is recognizing Rural Roads Safety Week April 14-20 by encouraging motorists to travel safely on roadways. As planting season begins and farmers return to the fields, tractors, farm trucks, wagons and other large equipment are once again traveling on roadways. These vehicles can pose a...

If you’ve ever wondered why the print/broadcast media tend to skew politically leftward, consider this possibility: It may be that their ideas don’t stand on their own merits, so they have to expend considerable effort trying to convince everyone that they are in fact good ideas. To illustrate: Imagine someone...

Dear Guy Reschenthaler, Some of us grow weary of performance art from Congress. Your own latest: Legislation to rename Washington-Dulles Airport for the former president. This is what you offer constituents? Here’s what you have not offered, as you voted against President Biden’s infrastructure bill. Residents in Bovard are receiving...

America’s economy is growing — and fast. The recent jobs report reflects the hard-working American businesses powering our economy. Pennsylvania’s natural gas and oil industry supports more than 423,000 jobs, providing economic development here in the southwest region of our state and across the commonwealth. Smart energy policies can help...

Veteran newscaster Dan Rather characterized Donald Trump as a charlatan and a threat to democracy, saying he rejected a “cheating, lying, racist, treasonous, fascist and vile man” If you consider yourself a person of faith, how can you condone the 77 times Trump posted on Easter Sunday, each post filled...

As someone who recently became a registered voter here in Pennsylvania, I understand the consequential nature of our upcoming election and the critical role our civic participation plays in shaping our future. However, new laws seek to suppress our voices, affecting millions of people, including college students like me. If...

As a proud veteran who has served our great nation, I am writing to express my great appreciation for the unwavering support and dedication shown by our state representative, Jill Cooper, in advocating for the well-being and rights of veterans. Her tireless efforts in ensuring that those who have served...

Please support Jamie Lingg for state representative, District 55. Holding conservative values, she defends the Constitution and the Second Amendment, and is strongly pro-life. Mom of four children, Lingg is passionate about maintaining the character of our community for future generations. Earning a bachelor’s degree in engineering with a specialization...

While the people of Western Pennsylvania suffer health effects from some of the worst air quality in the U.S., Rep. Guy Reschenthaler is taking aim at repealing the Clean Air Act and has called for cutting the entire EPA. Western Pennsylvania has a high incidence of asthma and lung cancer....

Bhavini Patel must have a very low opinion of the intelligence of the primary voters in District 12. It’s disappointing to see AIPAC, MAGA and Hindu nationalists somehow coming together to fund Patel’s campaign. Jeffrey Yass, the MAGA donor and TikTok investor? Mehir Meghani, the California doctor who opposes protections...

It’s always nice to get a little refund on your taxes, but this year my income tax and property tax refunds won’t cover the 32% increase on my taxes. How are people on fixed incomes supposed to survive? If this increase is really to cover past mistakes, does that mean...

Regarding the letter “Ranking Biden and Trump” (April 5, TribLIVE), on the rankings of our presidential leaders: Look, I’m not here to endorse Donald Trump or Joe Biden. In fact, we are in quite a quandary with these two guys as our choices. But could this ranking poll be a...

Thanks for your article “Murrys­ville abandoned gas well to be plugged; state officials assessing thousands more” (March 28, TribLive). I am concerned about the escaping methane odor that bothered Pamela Schrank. Methane is dangerous because it is explosive. However, it is odorless. Gas companies put odorants like mercaptans into their...

In the last five months more than 30,000 humans have died violently in Gaza as a result of the military action ordered by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel. Sen. John Fetterman has stated: “We have an opportunity to stand with Israel in this situation, and this is what I...

State Senate Republicans Kim Ward, Joe Pittman, Patrick Stefano and others passed Senate Resolution 251 calling on Gov. Josh Shapiro to deploy the Pennsylvania National Guard to the Texas border. The text of the resolution and Ward’s March 23rd e-newsletter incorrectly assert that undocumented migrants are the source of fentanyl...

In his op-ed “My commonsense plan for a new era of energy leadership in Pa.” (April 2, TribLive), Gov. Josh Shapiro claims, “Doing nothing is not an option.” However, his energy proposals are solutions in search of a problem that will do nothing but harm Pennsylvania’s energy industry and raise...

Regarding all the letters about “mail-in drop boxes” and the absence of same: No one is trying to squash anyone’s vote. If you have the ability to travel to a drop box, then you have the ability to go and vote in person at your voting precinct. Otherwise, since it’s...

Senate must take action on gun violence I read the essay Meredith Elizalde wrote about her son Nick, who was killed during a mass shooting at his school’s football game in September 2022 (“State leaders disdain gun victims,” Feb. 9, TribLive). The reaction of lawmakers in Harrisburg to this mother’s...

Regarding Elwood Watson’s op-ed “The creep of Christian nationalism” (March 12, TribLive): Elwood, Elwood, Elwood, lend me your brain. On second thought, please don’t. There are a few skinless sheep shivering out there. You owe them an apology. To call you a country bumpkin would be an insult to country...

I am writing to express my strong support for Jill Cooper as the best proven conservative option for our state representative in District 55. Many politicians talk a good game, but very few actually get important things done. Cooper proved in her first term that she is committed to meeting...

In the letter “Lingg will defend our values” (Feb. 9, TribLive) regarding the “uniparty,” I found it most interesting that the writer’s supported candidate, Jamie Lingg, is against the bipartisan “meet-me-in-the-middle” caucus collaborating across party lines. Is not the work on behalf of all constituents exactly what we send our...

Now that he’s become a religious publisher, here are some commandments we might expect from citizen Trump: Overvalue thy properties for lenders and undervalue for collectors of tax. Remember that the Lord provideth female begetting organs for men of fame or wealth to grab. Belittle the meek, those with disabilities...

The writer of the letter ”Bizzarro’s lack of leadership” (March 26, TribLive) accuses Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, the Democratic Party’s endorsed candidate for state treasurer, of not supporting reproductive freedom. It is ridiculous to believe that over 150 pro-choice Democratic leaders — from U.S. Congress members like Mary Gay Scanlon to...