Letters to the Editor category, Page 94
Letter to the editor: Cooper advocates for veterans
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...
Letter to the editor: Lingg will work hard for we the people
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...
Letter to the editor: Dziados will protect our health, freedoms
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....
Letter to the editor: Look who’s donating to Patel’s campaign
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...
Letter to the editor: Taxes, high prices, presidential election among our problems
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...
Letter to the editor: Biased ranking of presidents
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...
Letter to the editor: Concerns about odors from gas wells
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...
Letter to the editor: Fetterman should rethink support of Netanyahu
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...
Letter to the editor: Our tax dollars shouldn’t go to Texas
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...
Letter to the editor: Shapiro’s energy proposals threaten affordable, reliable energy in Pa.
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...
Letter to the editor: Just mail in your ballot — what could be easier?
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...
Sounding off: Gun violence, politics on readers’ minds
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...
Letter to the editor: Revisionist history
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...
Letter to the editor: Leadership matters — vote Jill Cooper
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...
Letter to the editor: Cooper will work across party lines
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...
Letter to the editor: Trump commandments
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...
Letter to the editor: Bizzarro endorsed by many
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...
Letter to the editor: Summer Lee delivers for Western Pa.
Summer Lee works tirelessly to champion for Western Pennsylvania. She promotes economic justice, union jobs and environmental justice, and co-sponsored 20-plus bills strengthening voting rights, safeguarding democracy and fighting for reproductive health. She passed through committee $10.7 million in funding for food assistance, addressing antisemitism, affordable housing, rebuilding infrastructure and...
Letter to the editor: Jill Cooper the better candidate
As a former eight-year member of Murrysville Council, I have a reasonable understanding of local politics. I’ve learned that the skill sets required to be an effective representative include intelligence, being principled, ethical and pragmatic, and honoring your commitments. I’ve known our current state representative, Jill Cooper, for nearly 20...
Letter to the editor: Wrong to fly flag upside down
If you hang your American flag upside down, you should have to pay a fine. It’s unpatriotic and embarrassing to veterans. Jon Brady Ligonier Township...
Letter to the editor: Jill Cooper deserves to be reelected
The Pennsylvania primary to select our 2024 candidates is April 23. One deserving candidate is state House Rep. Jill Cooper of the 55th District, who is running for reelection. Cooper has been very much involved in understanding the needs of the Westmoreland County communities she represents, including my area. By...
Letter to the editor: Trump and Republicans are for the rich
Donald J. Trump has a lot to be proud of in his life — the sins and lies keep stacking up. His actions have cost lives, with covid and Jan. 6. But there will be a “bloodbath” if he is not reelected. It’s pretty bad when Mike Pence won’t endorse...
Letter to the editor: Democrats and democracy
Democratic politicians and their left-wing media acolytes tell us if Donald Trump is elected in November, it will be the end of our democracy. Apparently, they believe secure borders, low inflation, enforcing laws against crime and promoting voter ID laws are somehow ruinous to “democracy.” But they have no compunction...
Letter to the editor: Biden and Trump on abortion, immigration
In the upcoming federal election, you will have the choice of Joe Biden or Donald Trump unless some kind of shenanigans enter the fray. Biden prioritizes abortion and leaving the border practically open, breaking his oath of office with no liability. If you vote for Trump, who employs people in...
Letter to the editor: Burn center care exceptional
I was recently admitted to West Penn Burn Center with second- and third-degree burns on both of my hands and forearms, my abdomen, knee and back. I underwent surgery a few days later. The care I received from everyone — doctors, nurses, aides, therapists and food service and housekeeping staff...
