By now, we all know some folks will never let facts get in the way of a perfectly dramatic political meltdown — as seen in the letter “Norwin nearing bond debt limit” (April 15, TribLive).
Let’s get real: Norwin is not bankrupt. It’s not maxing out its debt. And no — President Biden didn’t add $18 trillion to the national debt. Try $6.7 trillion. Trump added $8.4 trillion — for those keeping score.
The letter also claims there are no Republicans on the school board ballot. Strange, since Monica Kitta — a registered Republican — is literally on it. Others, like Alex Detschelt, were tossed by a conservative Republican judge — for filing fraudulent petitions or failing to disclose finances. Turns out, integrity still matters — regardless of party.
Yes, Norwin carries bond debt — like nearly every functioning school district in America. The stadium project? Approved by three Republicans and two Democrats. That’s bipartisan leadership, not a fiscal apocalypse.
And the claim that Norwin pays $1 million in interest each month and zero toward principal? Utterly false. The district is on track to reduce its debt by $7.1 million — including $4 million in principal — this fiscal year alone. Doesn’t quite fit the doom-and-gloom narrative, does it?
Yes, we owe our kids a solid financial future. But we also owe them honesty, accountability and truth.
Political theater might stir fear, but facts build trust.
Norwin deserves better. So do our kids.
Justin Lokay
North Huntingdon