Letters to the Editor category, Page 2
Letter to the editor: License plate readers make communities safer
As a taxpayer and resident of the North Hills area, I frequently travel Cumberland Road. Cumberland Road can be a very high-traffic area. I have been an educator for decades, and student safety is so important. I’m pleased to see that the North Allegheny School District and McCandless officials collaborated...
Letter to the editor: Congress, not the rich, is the problem
Jack Troy’s article “How the rich shrink their tax burden” (April 14, TribLive) references Joseph Rosenberg’s tax loopholes for the rich. The “loophole” mentioned actually helps all earners increase and retain wealth. If people work and save, the tax code allows them to retain what they saved plus any earnings....
Letter to the editor: Greensburg parking garage procedure problematic
We recently attended an event at The Palace Theatre on a Sunday afternoon and parked at the Robert A. Bell Parking Garage, lower level. Exiting the parking garage was a nightmare. It took us one hour to depart! The reason is that each person has to pay at the machine...
Letter to the editor: Climate movement needs everyone
So, you are concerned about the climate crisis and are unsure what to do about it. Know that you are not alone. Also know that the climate movement needs you, it needs everyone, to do everything we can to address this crisis. Here are some ideas: • Learn more about...
Letter to the editor: Garrity is the commonsense candidate
Pro-abortion Democrat Josh Shapiro has a sizeable campaign war chest, the power of incumbency and fawning media attention. So why is he running scared in his bid to be reelected governor of Pennsylvania? To me, Shapiro’s fear is evident in the way he is attacking GOP gubernatorial candidate and current...
Letter to the editor: We can heal our differences
I agree with the letter “Celebrating our nation’s 250th — and seeing its demise” (April 25, TribLive), which was a sobering evaluation of our current situation. In his op-ed “3 things we can learn from the Declaration of Independence” (May 6, TribLive), Solomon D. Stevens reminds us that the Declaration...
Letter to the editor: Iran’s nuclear weapons
In March 2025, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard told the Senate that the intelligence community “continues to assess that Iran is not building a nuclear weapon and Supreme Leader Khamenei has not authorized the nuclear weapons program that he suspended in 2003.” Of course, Benjamin Netenyahu has claimed for...
Letter to the editor: Protecting those with mental illness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but for #familieslikemine, living with serious mental illness, awareness is not enough. My daughter had strokes at 26. The hospital saved her life. She will tell you they violated her, that the strokes did not happen, that the tachycardia they found is not real....
Letter to the editor: Thoughts about Trump and Iran
In response to the letter “Trump ridding the world of Iranian nuclear threat” (May 7, TribLive), I have a thought or two. First, didn’t President Trump announce last June that military strikes had “obliterated” any Iranian nuclear threat? If true, why strike again, this time after their leaders and civilians?...
Letter to the editor: We need healthcare for all
Thank you to reporter Jack Troy and TribLive for covering the important report from Public Citizen about hospitals across the country, including 3 UPMC hospitals in Southwestern Pennsylvania, that are at threat of closure due to Medicaid cuts included in the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” of 2025. (“Report identifies 3...
Letter to the editor: We should take care of our most vulnerable, not pay for ballrooms
I was angry when the House passed a bipartisan bill allowing SNAP recipients to purchase rotisserie chicken, not because I disagree with the bill, but because of more critical issues related to SNAP and poverty that are not being addressed. The judgmental attitude of both the government and the public...
Letter to the editor: Easily accessible drugs are bad news
If you are reading this and someone is near you, ask them if they know what kratom, or 7 OH, or “gas station heroin,” is. If they do, chances are they have a story of a family destroyed, or an individual’s life ruined, or even their own personal nightmare. If...
Letter to the editor: Voters deserve drop box option
Commissioners Sean Kertes and Doug Chew continue to block the use of ballot drop boxes. Why? The reasons they cite, low utilization and cost, have been addressed in repeated public comments at commissioners’ meetings. Consider the facts: The cost of installing drop boxes at three secure locations would be less...
Letter to the editor: Latrobe airport’s mistakes
Regarding the editorial “Losing single carrier Spirit is bananas for Arnold Palmer Regional Airport” (May 5, TribLive): I teach business classes at a local university, and two of my subjects are strategic capacity planning and forecasting. These normally go hand-in-hand, as you need a strong forecast to do any expansion...
Letter to the editor: Penn Township failing residents on Blackthorne
Blackthorne Estates was approved as a planned residential development with a clear structure: homes, an 18-hole golf course and a clubhouse designed to support the course — not operate independently. Today, that structure is at risk of being undone — not by accident, but a failure of Penn Township leadership....
Letter to the editor: Be a poll worker
As Election Day nears, it’s important to confirm the location of your polling place. If you opt to vote in-person, trained poll workers will assist you at your polling place. Poll workers are the gears that make elections run smoothly by ensuring all eligible voters can exercise their rights to...
Letter to the editor: Westmoreland Democrats need to rebuild
The results speak for themselves. In 2025, Democrats didn’t field a single row office candidate in Westmoreland County. That shouldn’t happen, and it’s a sign something isn’t working the way it should. A healthy party recruits candidates, builds a bench and shows up in every race. If we don’t compete...
Letter to the editor: Let Aspinwall’s mayor complete term
Having previously served as a member of Aspinwall Council, I am writing to forcefully advocate for Aspinwall Mayor Scott Zimmermann’s continuance in office. In November, Aspinwall’s voters elected Zimmermann to be their next mayor during a free and fair election. Their choice should be honored and respected. Regardless of what...
Letter to the editor: Cyber charter vs. public school funding
Regarding the article “Local school districts join statewide push for increased public school funding from the state” (May 2, TribLive): School districts across Pennsylvania are once again calling for more state funding, citing rising costs and budget shortfalls. But this familiar refrain leaves out critical information. Over the past two...
Letter to the editor: Trump should send us all $2,000
During the 2020 covid pandemic President Biden sent most Americans checks for $1,400. Now that we are in a conflict with Iran and gasoline is approaching $5 a gallon, maybe President Trump can issue most Americans, especially those folks on Social Security, checks for $2,000. Politicians like catchy names, so...
Letter to the editor: Ligonier Country Market
I find it sad that the Ligonier Country Market has come to an end due to the politics of the town. It will hurt the businesses, as people went in town afterwards or during the market for lunch or shopping trips every Saturday during the season. It will hurt local...
Letter to the editor: Politicians’ vulgarities
In regards to the recent use of vulgarities coming from some of our politicians: What is it going to take for these representatives to come to terms with their lack of grasping the English language? I’m not a prude, but I do know when and where this type of behavior...
Letter to the editor: Injustice exists in Westmoreland County
Daniel Berrigan warned that injustice operates like a “machinery” — systems that keep moving because people stop questioning them. That machinery is not distant. It exists here in Westmoreland County. We often assume our institutions are neutral. They are not. Systems are carried out by people, and human judgment is...
Letter to the editor: Asthma is often treated, not managed
Picture a child in Pittsburgh returning to the emergency room, struggling to breathe despite using a prescribed inhaler. This cycle is common across Western Pennsylvania. At Breathe PA, we work with individuals, families and communities to build the skills needed to manage asthma daily, including how to use medications correctly,...
Letter to the editor: Welcome back to Robby Incmikoski
I caught the “Riverhounds Coaches Show” by accident one night on SportsNet Pittsburgh. What a surprise to see a very familiar face — Robby Incmikoski — hosting what turned out to be the inaugural show. I’m not the biggest soccer fan, but I honestly enjoyed the program. He hasn’t lost...
