Letters to the Editor category, Page 88
Letter to the editor: Election Day on Passover is unfair
The article “Many Jewish voters will be impacted’ as Pa. primary falls on Passover” (March 25, TribLive) notes that the election will be held on the first day of Passover, one of the most sacred holidays celebrated in the Jewish faith. On the one day that voters may cast their...
Alexandra Paskhaver: Nothing like a road trip
I just finished “Democracy in America,” which is a book by a Frenchman named Alexis de Tocqueville on … well, it’s in the title. To write this book, Tocqueville and his friend Gustave de Beaumont, who was the Dr. Watson of the duo, only without a mustache, sailed to the...
Letter to the editor: Biden the better option
I’m not the biggest Joe Biden fan, but I would rather have a steady hand steering the ship. One who doesn’t use lies, deceit and falsehoods for his own profit. A Christian, not a philanderer who is in the race for his own good, to save himself from justice for...
Letter to the editor: EVs and the environment
To all you people who think buying an EV to appease President Biden’s Green New Deal, listen up. No. 1: EVs have a much larger carbon footprint than gas-powered cars. The weight of the vehicle causes more rubber tire wear. No. 2: Almost every component — nickel, cobalt, lithium —...
Letter to the editor: Listen to those who know Trump
On Jan. 21, The New York Times published an article “What 17 of Trump’s Best People Said About Him.” These best people served in some of the highest-level positions in the Trump administration. A few excerpts: William Barr, attorney general: “He is a consummate narcissist, and he constantly engages in...
Letter to the editor: Vote James Hayes for Congress
Residents of the 12th Congressional District have a stark choice this year choosing who they send to represent them in Congress. There is James Hayes, an accomplished business leader whose views align strongly with the voters in Western Pennsylvania. Then there is incumbent Summer Lee, a far-left radical whose principal...
Letter to the editor: Useful idiots, then and now
During the Cold War, particularly in the 1950s, the term “useful idiot” was used to describe people in the U.S. and other Western nations who, perhaps unwittingly, spread ideas enjoining communist ideology. Today, some young people in our country may not have even heard the term, especially since the Soviet...
Letter to the editor: Income tax a penalty for success
An income tax, flat or otherwise, is not a tax on wealth. It is a tax on getting wealthy. With a graduated tax, the better job somebody does meeting customer needs, the more tax. Essentially, they are penalized for their success. I’ve come to like the Pennsylvania income tax. The...
Letter to the editor: What if we tried to live by Paul’s words?
I would never be so naive as to believe for a minute that the United States is a “Christian nation.” It is not, and I suppose that that’s as it should be. But what if we all tried, just tried, to heed the words of the apostle Paul, who said:...
Letter to the editor: Appreciating Penguin greats
I bought my first Penguins season tickets in 1978. They weren’t very good during those seasons, but I attended all of the games. In 1984, Mario Lemieux arrived, and everything changed. We got to watch the Penguins evolve into an NHL powerhouse. We got to watch some of the greatest...
Letter to the editor: New report reveals impact of Alzheimer’s disease in Pa.
The Alzheimer’s Association’s 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report reveals alarming trends demanding urgent attention. With the number of Americans affected by Alzheimer’s steadily rising, the impact on individuals, families and the health care system is profound. An estimated 6.9 million Americans ages 65 and older have Alzheimer’s. In...
Letter to the editor: 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 grief is disturbing. The “condolences” from the...
Letter to the editor: Roadside trash mars beauty of our state
I would like to thank the writer of the letter “Doesn’t anyone care about roadside trash?” (March 19, TribLive) regarding roadside trash along Route 28. It’s a disgrace to see so much trash discarded along our roads. It’s an embarrassment. I was a Scout den leader for eight years with...
Sounding off: Presidents, abortion, drop boxes among week’s topics
Ranking Biden and Trump The 2024 Presidential Greatness Project Expert Survey was published in February. The ranking system is based on opinions of historians and political scientists, which focus on presidential achievements, leadership qualities, failures and faults. The following are the top 10 presidents: No. 1 is Lincoln, followed by...
Letter to the editor: No honor to oaths of office
An oath is a solemn promise, usually sworn by an elected or appointed official, while raising their right hand up to God. At one time, I was a sworn officer. I took an oath to protect and defend people as well as to uphold the law. If I dishonored that...
Letter to the editor: MAGA, patriotism and Christianity
I am so tired of the MAGA base claiming to be the only “patriots” in this country. Let me ask this question, from the American citizenship exam: What is the supreme law of the land? The Constitution. Yes, that document our Founding Fathers were adamant about — balance of power,...
Letter to the editor: Did God send Trump?
I do not believe God sent Trump. It is against God’s nature to empower anyone to bring revenge or retribution. God sent Jesus to empower us to be reconciled to each other, to be merciful to each other and to love one another. So may it be. Rev. Howard Russell...
Letter to the editor: Know your voting details and deadlines
As the 2024 election season begins, several Westmoreland County residents have sent public comments to the Board of Commissioners regarding elections and voting rules. It’s important to recognize the upcoming state-set deadlines if you want to vote in the April 23 primary election. Corrections to your registration must be completed...
Letter to the editor: Abortion hypocrisy
On March 2, Pennsylvania State Police announced that a 52-year-old man from Corry was arrested in connection with the murder of a pregnant Amish woman. He has been charged with criminal homicide, criminal homicide of an unborn child, burglary and criminal trespass. Isn’t abortion “criminal homicide of an unborn child”?...
Letter to the editor: Alcohol awareness
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to think about your alcohol consumption to ensure you are enjoying alcohol responsibly and in moderation. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, this means limiting alcohol to two drinks or less a day for men and one drink or less for women....
Letter to the editor: HB 1660 dangerous invitation to lynch mobs
Interesting read about House Bill 1660 (“Lower Burrell child predator sting by citizens raises safety, legal issues,” March 29, TribLive) allowing private citizens to engage in sting operations now in the domain of various law enforcement agencies. House Bill 1660 invites legally sanctioned “lynch mobs” every bit as frightening as...
Letter to the editor: Ranking Biden and Trump
The 2024 Presidential Greatness Project Expert Survey was published in February. The ranking system is based on opinions of historians and political scientists, which focus on presidential achievements, leadership qualities, failures and faults. The following are the top 10 presidents: No. 1 is Lincoln, followed by F.D. Roosevelt, Washington, T....
Letter to the editor: The true threat to our democracy
In her op-ed “Westmoreland should be making it easier to vote, not more difficult” (March 22, TribLive), Marian Schneider claims “threats to our democracy are rife” without reasoning. One can safely infer that she means to draw a direct line between no-excuse mail-in voting and the safeguarding of democracy. This...
Letter to the editor: Q&A for Trump supporters
Did President Biden take out a full-page ad calling for the execution of five Black youths who were found to be innocent? No. Did Biden have to break up his charity because he was benefiting from it? No. Did Biden bankrupt an airline, a university and a vodka franchise in...
Letter to the editor: Americans need a real drug reform act
Don’t be fooled by the president and politicians touting the great drug reform act. Yes, it’s great that insulin is now cheaper, but only for the 20% of the population on Medicare. And not all of that 20% uses insulin. The bill only allows the government to negotiate with Big...
