Letters to the Editor category, Page 359
Letter to the editor: Democrats’ hate & despair
Four years ago, I opined in this paper that the then-Democratic presidential candidates — Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Jill Stein — were a collection of washed-out, used-up, worn-out hippies who hadn’t had a new idea since the ’60s and who would ultimately be rejected by America. I...
Letter to the editor: Dangers of vaping clear
Dr. David MacPherson’s op-ed “Illness from vaping highly predictable” (Oct. 9, TribLIVE) ) is a must read for parents and teens who believe that vaping is not dangerous. The fact that the most vulnerable entry of toxins through the lungs does the most damage to the body tells us everything...
Letter to the editor: Trump should step down
I think the time has come when our president should step down even before an impeachment hearing is completed. This man calls people names, points fingers and claims he is always right. I believe he has proven he sleeps with the enemy with the Kurds, and has violated national security...
Letter to the editor: Funding in Franklin Regional
Here is the situation created by current Franklin Regional School Board: In the last three years, school taxes increased the maximum amount allowed by the state. Already approved increases in future salaries, pensions and health care will keep taxes increasing at the maximum. To fund the Sloan project, the school...
Letter to the editor: Stick with evidence on climate change
Regarding the letter “Greta Thunberg deserves Medal of Freedom” (Oct. 2, TribLIVE): Suggesting a medal for a 16-year-old for pushing her ideas is ludicrous. Where did Greta attain this knowledge that even scientists don’t all agree on? I believe we have climate change occurring. It has been happening for millions...
Letter to the editor: Trump keeping promise to troops
Three years ago, candidate Trump promised to get our troops out of the bellicose Middle East. Today President Trump, recognizing that a thousand of our troops have been caught between warring factions in Turkey and Syria, has moved to get them out of harm’s way. He is being accused of...
Letter to the editor: Catholic church must listen to the faithful
I’ve recently written disparaging remarks in letters and on social media regarding the closing of St. Raphael School in Morningside and how covertly it was done. I have been told to accept what I cannot change and/or to leave the “dying” Catholic faith and explore others. I’m not ready to...
Letter to the editor: Thankful for Sheriff Jonathan Held
We had the opportunity to meet Westmoreland County Sheriff Jonathan Held a number of years ago at a “Refuse To Be A Victim” program put on by a local church. While he towered over us in height, he came across as a friendly, congenial law enforcement officer. We asked him...
Letter to the editor: Constitution & impeachment
It slays me to listen to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Democratic leaders refer to the Constitution in regards to these clownish impeachment hearings. Pelosi has characterized any defense by President Trump or his administration as “obstruction of justice.” Invoking attorney-client or executive privilege is not obstruction. White House Counsel...
Letter to the editor: What’s Obama’s take on Biden/Ukraine?
Obama broke the rule for ex-presidents to not criticize their successor. He has been uncharacteristically silent on the Joe Biden Ukrainian situation, and his buddies in the biased media have not pressed him on it. He was president at the time. Was he aware of it or not? Did he...
Sounding off: Pittsburgh Pirates need an owner who cares
Pirates’ fans are fed up with the circus. Back in the Kevin McClatchy era, we were told the Pirates needed a new stadium to be competitive. Perhaps that’s true, but it won’t work unless we build a winning team. We need an owner who cares about our team and Pittsburgh....
Letter to the editor: Tree of Life death penalty
Leaders of Dor Hadash and New Light congregations who lost members in the Tree of Life massacre in October 2018 wrote to Attorney General William Barr weeks ago asking the U.S. Justice Department to avoid pursuing the death penalty. They asked instead that the Pittsburgh killer be incarcerated for the...
Letter to the editor: Educating public on fox hunting
Lynne Henry’s letter about the blessing of the hounds (“Strange way to treat God`s creatures,” Oct. 19, TribLIVE) is way off the mark. Obviously she knows very little about America’s oldest organized sport. I have been riding to the hounds for the past 16 years in over 350 hunts. It...
Letter to the editor: Columbus didn’t get there first
Just a couple of thoughts in response to Louis D’Emilio’s letter “Columbus Day feature biased” (Oct. 20, TribLIVE). In his praise of Columbus’ legacy, he states that “discovery is discovery.” If you go somewhere, and there are already people there, you didn’t discover that place. Perhaps Columbus was the first...
Letter to the editor: Finfrock best for Greensburg
Randy Finfrock, as head of Greensburg City Council’s accounts and finance for the past 10 years, has delivered as promised: no tax increase — with no cuts to city services. His unparalleled list of noteworthy accomplishments and qualifications, as he seeks a fourth term as one of our city councilmen,...
Letter to the editor: Penguins’ Bryan Rust is inspiring
I was not surprised to read the article “As always, Bryan Rust is filling several roles for the Penguins” (Sept. 25, TribLIVE), as Rust has been one of the Pens’ top players the last few seasons. It should be noted that Rust fills another important role: inspiring young people who...
Letter to the editor: Trump as Jesus is too much
I can take a lot of crap from people about President Trump. But when you align him with Jesus, you are going a bit too far. Jesus would have never mocked a person with physical issues; cheated on his wife; aligned himself with an alleged mobster from Azerbaijan to build...
Letter to the editor: Let’s talk corruption, GOP
It’s getting old hearing President Trump’s defenders use the fake news or hoax arguments to cover every lie he tells. The “most transparent president of our time” seems to be the exact opposite, blocking legal subpoenas, hiding personal documents in this nation’s most secure server, obstructing legal congressional oversight. How...
Letter to the editor: Give us pure gasoline again
In adjunct to Tom Pevarnik’s letter “We don’t need Saudi oil” (Oct. 6, TribLIVE): If the United States has reserves of oil coming out of our ears and we don’t need Saudi oil, then why are we still adding engine-fouling ethanol to our fuel? If anyone wants to use ethanol,...
Letter to the editor: Rally showed right/left differences
The difference between the “right” and the “left” was on full display at the recent Trump rally in Minnesota. A capacity crowd of 20,000 people filled the venue. They enjoyed a big, raucous, spirit-filled celebration of life, liberty, patriotism, Judeo-Christian values and a booming economy as President Trump spoke. Military...
Letter to the editor: Trump investigating corruption?
In one of the most absurd scenarios being played out in American history, Donald Trump commands corruption investigations of his political opponents … again. Trump supporters laud Trump as the one trying to clean up corruption in a Washington swamp? Hilarious, if it were not so threatening to democracy. This,...
Letter to the editor: Jesus, too, criticized the elite
Letter-writer George A. West (“Trump is no savior,” Oct. 13, TribLIVE) can’t see the forest for the trees. Jesus Christ was no Mister Rogers. Perhaps West should spent some time reading scripture. Jesus was a firebrand, a rabble rouser, a rebel; some might even call him a malcontent of his...
Letter to the editor: Impeachment is a farce
People don’t understand the procedure of impeachment. There are several stages involved. First, an impeachment resolution is introduced in the House of Representatives. The House conducts a hearing to decide if the resolution moves on for a full vote. If a simple majority of approves an article of impeachment, the...
Letter to the editor: Lockdowns and children’s fears
Holding a small paper cat she made in school, my daughter tells me, “I make paper animals when I’m scared.” What fear is there in third grade, and how does she already have a coping mechanism? On Friday, her school was under lockdown for active shooter training. Recounting her experience,...
Letter to the editor: Media ignoring Democrats’ corruption, lies
Even his supporters know it. Many of the attacks on President Trump are justified. The poor guy hasn’t learned that if he ignored the goading, we’re talking easy re-election and continued economic gains, especially for minorities. He can’t, so we’re left with an adolescent mentality bent on self-mutilation. That rarely...
