Letters to the Editor category, Page 163
Letter to the editor: Remember these things about Trump
I pose questions to letter- writer Jack Bologna (“Before voting, ask yourself if you’re happy with …,” Oct. 22, TribLIVE). Do you recall that our former President Trump: 1. Said after he took office that covid was like the flu and would go away? He got it and was flown to...
Letter to the editor: If you want your vote to count, don’t vote for election deniers
I believe it is more important to vote this year than ever before. Our democracy is at stake. I watched the Jan. 6 coup attempt and am not ashamed to say I cried. People have become complacent about what happened that day. I know there are other factors like inflation,...
Letter to the editor: Primary elections belong to Democrats and Republicans
Regarding Tim Kaczmarek’s letter “Transition to independence” (Oct. 9, TribLIVE): He and many others who are registered independents clamor about not being able to vote in primary elections. The purpose of a primary election is for our two major political parties to choose their candidates for the fall general election....
Letter to the editor: GOP, party of violence
Republicans are dumping millions of dollars in fear and smear ads on the issue of crime. So let’s talk about crime. We just had the four-year anniversary of the shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, where a deranged right-wing zealot took up a weapon of war after...
Letter to the editor: Democrats will uphold free, fair elections
I saw Liz Cheney’s full interview on “Meet the Press” Oct. 23. It was more than just a clear chat. She said that every American has an obligation and a responsibility to make an informed vote in the midterms and understand the facts. And if someone they are considering voting...
Letter to the editor: Shapiro will take action to curb gun violence
Pennsylvania needs a governor who will regulate firearms, and Josh Shapiro can do that. As a young advocate, I fear for myself and everyone around me — especially after the uncalled-for shooting at Kennywood Park in West Mifflin Sept. 24. According to Everytown for Gun Safety, in an average year,...
Letter to the editor: Fetterman’s ‘work’ record
It was good to see that John Fetterman’s physician cleared him with “no work restrictions and can work full duty in public office.” Unfortunately, prior to his stroke, he didn’t “work full duty” while either as mayor or lieutenant governor — missing many city meetings (but still claiming this was...
Letter to the editor: Oz is right candidate for Pa.
Dr. Mehmet Oz is the right candidate for me. I grew up in Lebanon County. I am now a student at Robert Morris University. I was raised with conservative values and deep love for my country. Oz supports these values. From defending our constitutional rights to fighting for our veterans,...
Letter to the editor: Democrats will get the job done
Inflation is high. Grocery prices are up. It costs more to fill the tank than it did in 2020. Strangely, many folks concerned about inflation plan to vote for Republicans. What will Republicans do about inflation if elected? They may extend the Trump-era tax cuts for corporations, exacerbating inflation. Record...
Letter to the editor: Jeremy Shaffer has extreme abortion views
Jeremy Shaffer is positioning himself as the moderate in the congressional race in District 17. He is anything but. He is running ads claiming that “Jeremy Shaffer will protect women’s health care.” His wife shills: “Being married to a physician, Jeremy knows the importance of decisions between patients and their...
Sounding off: Readers share views as election approaches
We don’t need Fetterman in Washington Pennsylvanians are faced with a choice for Senate that very well might tip the balance of power in Washington. Voters should consider what they want for the future of our great country. Lt. Gov. John Fetterman is, by his own admission, a new progressive...
Letter to the editor: If you value freedoms, vote Shapiro
I am afraid for our country. In many states, we are electing people who tell us exactly who they are. From the words they speak, we know they think that they can decide who will win an election, eliminating my vote and yours. Some join organizations like QAnon and Proud...
Letter to the editor: Fetterman’s ideas, not his health, most concerning
Recently we were informed by Lt. Gov. John Fetterman’s doctor, who has also made multiple donations to his Senate campaign, that he is sufficiently recovered from his stroke to be our senator. That’s great, except his stroke isn’t what’s keeping sane people from voting for him. It’s his wacky leftist...
Letter to the editor: Vote for America’s future Nov. 8
Democrats are making abortion and Donald Trump the key election issues. Abortion remains legal in Pennsylvania after the recent Supreme Court decision, and Trump is not on the ballot. This diversion ignores the issues of skyrocketing food and energy prices; an unsecure southern border being flooded by illegal immigrants and...
Letter to the editor: Vote Democrat to get things done
I urge my fellow Trib readers in the strongest terms possible to consider voting only for Democrats in this election. The GOP gubernatorial candidate has vowed to stop counting votes from Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and anywhere else he doesn’t like the results. The GOP senatorial candidate made his fortune peddling do-nothing...
Letter to the editor: We don’t need Fetterman in Washington
Pennsylvanians are faced with a choice for Senate that very well might tip the balance of power in Washington. Voters should consider what they want for the future of our great country. Lt. Gov. John Fetterman is, by his own admission, a new progressive Democrat in the mold of Reps....
Letter to the editor: Most important election in history
In my opinion, this election will be the most important in American history for the following reasons: • The president chose his cabinet for diversity, not merit, i.e., Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wouldn’t define “woman.” • There is rampant crime (Democratic mayors) in many cities with no bail...
Letter to the editor: Dems focused on abortion instead of inflation, crime
With rampant inflation, skyrocketing gas prices and crime gone through the roof, it’s so comforting to know that Democratic candidates are laser-focused on the killing of unborn babies. Wow, what a relief! Bill Radvansky New Kensington...
Letter to the editor: Let’s hear about some of Fetterman’s flaws
In 2013, while he was mayor of Braddock, John Fetterman chased a Black jogger and pointed a shotgun at him. He should have been arrested and put in jail. I haven’t heard about this on the news, or anyone talking about it. I read letters to the editor raving about...
Letter to the editor: Vote GOP if you love USA
The following has occurred since January 2021 when the Biden administration and the Democratic majority took over our entire federal government: Crime is on the rise. In many Democrat-run major cities, murder is at its highest rate ever. Police are being targeted largely due to leftist slandering. Incompetent Democratic district...
Letter to the editor: Oz is no Pennsylvanian
Are you wondering why a citizen of Turkey with a mansion in New Jersey who is a medical doctor, TV celebrity, has hundreds of thousands of dollars and a family with extreme wealth would be pretending to be a resident of Pennsylvania to run for the U.S. Senate? This is...
Letter to the editor: Do we really want Mastriano as governor?
Today marks four years since a white nationalist, armed with assault weapons and antisemitic hatred, attacked my synagogue, murdering 11 people and injuring six more, including law enforcement officers. What has changed since that day? Four years ago, shooter Robert Bowers and his beliefs were considered fringe. Today the Republican...
Letter to the editor: What will GOP do about inflation?
At the beginning of October I returned from a long trip to Europe. Inflation there is much worse than our current 8.2%. Our gasoline prices are similarly modest in comparison, even moreso now. Inflation is currently 14.5% in the Netherlands, 13.7% in Russia, 10.1% in the UK, 10% in Germany,...
Letter to the editor: Work ethic is difference between parties
Letter-writer Helen Hopkinson asked, “What’s the difference between Republicans, Democrats?” (Oct. 19, TribLIVE). There is a race. The Democrats want everyone to start the race at the same time and finish the race at the same time. The Republicans want everyone to start the race at the same time but...
Letter to the editor: Chris Deluzio has walked the walk
One candidate for Congress in the 17th District has an agenda undergirded by a commitment to serve the common good: Chris Deluzio. Iraq War veteran, voting rights attorney, voting security expert and union organizer, Chris hasn’t just “talked the talk”; he has “walked the walk.” Having served as a North...
