Letters to the Editor category, Page 98
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...
Letter to the editor: Commissioners should reverse ruling on drop boxes
Regarding the article “Westmoreland GOP commissioners again nix drop boxes for mail-in ballots” (March 28, TribLive): They need to reverse this ruling and provide free access to voting. I don’t believe that we the voters approved this! This ruling is way too political. Dave Bonazelli Unity...
Letter to the editor: Jill Cooper will continue to work hard for us
I have known state Rep. Jill Cooper for years, and the most important judgment I can make of her is she loves the commonwealth of Pennsylvania and our country in every way. Therefore, she works very hard to help the citizens of our community by steering our government toward making...
Letter to the editor: Steelers need to play as a team, not individuals
When the Pittsburgh Steelers from the ’70s were winning Super Bowls, it was because each team member bought into the fact that it would take each member changing his mindset. They drank the Kool-Aid, so to speak. They put the team ahead of themselves. They got rid of the “I...
Letter to the editor: Does Trump really want border secured?
The letter “America must come first” (March 9, TribLive) is another well written yet deceptive and disingenuous screed of pure MAGA propaganda. The writer attempts to argue that America can’t send aid to Ukraine until our southern border is entirely secured. Of course he says this is all the Democrats’...
Letter to the editor: Ramifications of illegal immigration
It is said that 10 million- plus illegal immigrants from over 100 countries (vast majority from Latin America) will have arrived at the end of President’s Biden’s term in office. Consequently, I will list the ramifications to America: • Most illegals pay $5,000-plus to the Mexican cartels to get here. Since...
Letter to the editor: Term limits needed for Congress
For many years, citizens have been asking Congress to set term limits for its members. Would you kill the goose that laid the golden egg? Terms should be like the president’s — twice. If you feel that your congressperson is doing a bad job, vote him/her out. If you feel,...
Letter to the editor: Vote for candidates who don’t lie
The writer of the letter “Biden, Trump — who to vote for?” (March 27, TribLive) seems very confused. Nonetheless, I would vote for the one who is not a pathological liar. Frank J. Boch Irwin...
Letter to the editor: Shapiro not upholding his oath
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s refusal to uphold his oath as described in the Constitution once again shows why he is a failed leader. This time, he refuses to send the National Guard to the southern border to help stop what I consider an insurrection caused by the Biden administration.What is the...
