Opinion category, Page 125
Letter to the editor: Breaking down the Electoral College possibilities
There are 538 votes in the Electoral College for president, with 270 required for winning. In 2020, Joe Biden received 306 votes to Donald Trump’s 232. In 2016, Trump reversed that outcome, receiving 306 votes to Clinton’s 232. In 2008, Obama received 365 votes to McCain’s 175. A political landslide...
Letter to the editor: Trump, you’re fired
During the 2016 campaign, Donald Trump promised to hire the best people. He appointed them from all walks of life in a mission to “drain the swamp.” It is interesting to note that, throughout his presidency, a revolving door of people were hired or appointed and just as quickly were...
Letter to the editor: Competence should trump likability
The presidency should not be a popularity contest but rather a choice of who is more competent of governing. We know the results of four years of Donald Trump and likewise the last few years of Joe Biden/Kamala Harris. Harris supports increasing taxes, controlling prices, subsidizing home purchases and taxing...
Letter to the editor: Harris will help middle class
Last month in Pittsburgh, Vice President Kamala Harris detailed her economic philosophy to help the middle class. Raised by a working mom in a middle-class home, she will build an opportunity economy by: • Giving more than 100 million Americans a tax break with a middle-class tax cut. • Making...
Letter to the editor: Honesty from candidates would be refreshing
I cannot wait until the lies in the commercials and speeches are over … from both sides. Each candidate lies about the opponent they face. Honesty would be so welcome. Hannelore Miller Hempfield...
Letter to the editor: Inflation and competition
Regarding the article “Inflation explained: Cheaper consumer electronics an outlier among industries” (Sept. 30, TribLive): This really has nothing to do with inflation, which is a purely monetary phenomena. This is about competition, which continues to operate in any environment. No matter what the product or service is, if somebody...
Letter to the editor: The up side of phones in schools
While the editorial “Are cellphone bans the right move for schools?” (Sept. 10, TribLive) does a good job at expressing both sides of the argument, it neglects the potential usefulness of phones for students. Many students use their phones as an educational tool. They take pictures of classwork on whiteboards,...
Editorial: Pass Marc Fogel Act and Senate bill to stop tax penalties on U.S. hostages
Imagine being in prison on the other side of the world for months or years. The charges are politically disingenuous or outright lies. The government is hostile, and you don’t know when you might ever see your family again. Then, finally, your prayers are answered and you get to come...
Letter to the editor: New motto for Steelers — play like a team
When the Pittsburgh Steelers from the ’70s were winning Super Bowls, it was because each team member bought into the fact they would need to change their mindset. They put the team ahead of themselves. They got rid of the “I am going to get mine” attitude and checked their...
Letter to the editor: Mike Johnson and a post-Trump GOP
Many have wondered about the future of the Republican Party should Donald Trump lose a second consecutive presidential election. Some believe his populist and anti-institutional views will continue to dominate the party, while others think there could be a return to the politics of Mitt Romney and other moderates. In...
Letter to the editor: Keeping working teens safe
With the school year back in full swing, many teenagers are hitting the books during the day and working after school and on weekends. As parents, teachers and community members, we all want to ensure that teens in our communities have safe, healthy jobs that don’t hinder their educational opportunities....
Joseph Sabino Mistick: Pay attention to the VP candidates
When it comes to electing the president of the United States, vice presidential candidates rarely make a difference. The job has often been maligned, even by those who have been vice president. But history has taught us to pay attention to the people who could be a heartbeat away from...
Sloane Davidson: Using immigrants for political points hurts us all
At the apex of an election year, some politicians would have you believe our country is deeply polarized on the issue of immigration, using refugees and immigrants as pawns for political gain. Haitian asylum seekers and the Haitian diaspora have been especially thrust into the spotlight, becoming the focus of...
Letter to the editor: Which ‘ism’ will you vote for?
Take no notice of any candidate’s personalities or their rhetoric — which “ism” have they truly supported? This November’s election is about which “ism” do you want — capitalism, socialism, Marxism or communism. There is only one “ism” that supports freedom and liberty and co-exists with democracy: capitalism. The other...
Sounding off: Harris, Trump top week’s letters
Harris will protect women’s rights The story “’She should be alive’ — Harris spotlights woman’s death to blast abortion bans” (Sept. 20, TribLive) is a wakeup call for Pennsylvania voters. It describes how two women died when they did not get proper medical treatment after developing complications from taking abortion...
Letter to the editor: Curbing electronic waste
The moment I noticed my phone battery was draining faster than I could scroll, I decided to get it fixed. At the store, I was told I needed additional, unnecessary repairs to fix issues unrelated to the battery. In the end, it was easier (and cheaper) for me to buy...
Letter to the editor: UPMC must do better on mental health
The Trib covered a “Speak Out for Mental Health” that my fellow nurses and I held with government leaders and advocates at UPMC Western Psych (“UPMC Western Psych nurses warn staffing shortages degrading patient care,” Sept. 20, TribLive). We were out there because Western Psych is unable to handle the...
Editorial: People are integral to election integrity
On Nov. 5, Pennsylvanians will turn out by the millions to cast ballots for offices including state legislators, a couple of Pennsylvania row offices, federal representatives and a U.S. senator. Oh yes — and president. Can’t forget that one. In Greensburg this week, the Westmoreland County voting machines were being...
Letter to the editor: Fossil fuels, hate and Trump
The writer of the letter “Consequences of eliminating fossil fuels” (Sept. 25, TribLive) states that “Going green is a pipe dream that will destroy our economy.” I think the writer should watch the weather reports sometime. Every day, it seems, some new weather record is broken, the death toll climbs,...
Letter to the editor: Socialism is here now
Creating a social state requires levels of control not immediately realized by many. See if they’re not here! • Health care — when you control health care, as we are doing, you control the people. • Poverty — With the evaporation of the middle class, more people are becoming poor....
S.E. Cupp: The futility of the Walz/Vance nice guy debate
The reviews are in, and America overwhelmingly approves. Voters and viewers had very positive things to say about the vice presidential debate in New York City on Tuesday night. What was expected to be a contentious sparring match between former President Donald Trump’s running mate Ohio Sen. JD Vance and...
Letter to the editor: Do we want socialism?
Supporters of President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris might be spinning their wheels when they spend so much time criticizing their opponent. Basically, the heart of the debate boils down to one question we need to ask ourselves — do we want to continue our uniquely successful form...
Note on election-related letters
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Zach Chow: Building the manufacturing workforce of tomorrow
In honor of Manufacturing Day, Oct. 4, thousands of manufacturers across the country are hosting events in early October to teach students and educators about the realities of working in modern manufacturing, from how plants operate to high-tech career paths. Organized by the Manufacturing Institute, the initiative aims to attract...
Letter to the editor: Ask Vance where Lucky is
Regarding “Lucky” the missing kidnapped dog: Has anyone asked JD Vance? He claims to know what happens to missing pets. Gerald Schiller Penn Hills...
