Letters to the Editor category, Page 368
Letter to the editor: Mental health laws must change
How sanctimoniously disingenuous are those politically correct gun-control dogmatists who believe this one issue is the end-all and be-all to mass casualty shootings, failing to recognize the primordial cause. Most sensible individuals can see through their puerile thought. Foremost, the mental heath laws demand change. Several years ago the New...
Letter to the editor: Wild claims about climate change, Trump, reparations
Rudy Gagliardi makes some pretty preposterous statements in his letter “Trump will get my vote.” He says “I think global warming is something Al Gore came up with to become a millionaire.” Seems pretty arrogant to think that nature gives a damn what you think. Are you a climatologist? Obviously...
Letter to the editor: What is ‘supremacy’?
I offer this opinion at the risk of being labeled, but I believe that it’s important that the term “supremacy” deserves greater scrutiny. I first heard the term years ago. It gradually and ultimately disappeared as a result of the civil rights movement begun in the ’60s. The left has...
Letter to the editor: Hempfield reassessments a cash grab
The Hempfield Area School Board voted last month to reinstate residential tax reassessments (“Hempfield school officials move forward with tax assessment appeals,” July 23, TribLIVE). This is not the “Welcome to Hempfield” message current residents and possible future investors in our communities would think the sign in front of Hempfield...
Sounding off: How about a new amendment to protect all life?
I begin by pointing out what common sense tells us — that even after the tragedies of this month, a constitutional repeal of the Second Amendment would never pass. Too many conservatives would oppose it. It would have the same chance of passing as a constitutional amendment to reverse Roe...
Letter to the editor: School’s almost in session — drive safely
Shortly, school will be starting throughout Western Pennsylvania. The motoring public is reminded of the increased traffic we will experience on the highways in the morning and in the afternoon. School buses, teachers, school employees and students in personal cars will take to the roads, creating more traffic, and we...
Letter to the editor: Serving one nation under God
My family has been here before it was a country. We never owned slaves. Family members were killed and captured by native Americans. My family served in the Mexican War, Civil War, and World Wars I and II, and I served during Vietnam. I support a president who doesn’t cut...
Letter to the editor: Talk to college freshmen about alcohol
First thoughts of back-to-college season typically involve endless trips to IKEA and Target, where dorm room accoutrements are agonized over and purchased. The days and weeks before classes start should also include conversations about alcohol and the risks associated with underage drinking. Underage drinking carries significant risks far beyond its...
Letter to the editor: Mueller did not exonerate Trump
Regarding Rep. Guy Reschenthaler’s op-ed “Mueller show’s over; it’s time to move on”: Robert Mueller does not do “shows.” He investigates and makes recommendations to courts, Congress and the Department of Justice. Mueller did not exonerate Donald Trump of collusion. As a former JAG officer, you, Mr. Reschenthaler, certainly know...
Letter to the editor: Diocese should support schools
I’m still a practicing Catholic despite the findings of the grand jury. I’m working through it, but that’s a conversation for another time. My issue today is with the Catholic school system. The July 26 edition of the Pittsburgh Catholic newspaper had an article describing financial hardships in the Diocese...
Letter to the editor: Look in mirror to ‘do something’ about violence
If hate truly has no place in America, if we truly want to “do something” about violence in our society, we each need to look in the mirror. It is only through individual responsibility that we will begin to turn back the tide of violence. How are your relationships? How...
Letter to the editor: Excellent letter on Democrats & racism
For years I have enjoyed reading your letters to the editor, but Mary Beddingfield’s letter “Democrats’ racist rhetoric appalling” (July 30, TribLIVE) was among the best. This self-described black woman from Homewood did a masterful job of countering the tired old Democratic tactic of calling everyone who disagrees with the...
Letter to the editor: Trump will get my vote
Here are my opinions about some recent news items. Unlike many writers, I feel that President Trump is the best thing to hit Washington since President Reagan. He has done more good for our country in two years than most presidents have done in eight. Regardless who the socialist/Democrats choose,...
Letter to the editor: Why Dems call Trump racist
There is a very good reason why Democrats and the mainstream media keep calling President Trump a racist/bigot/whatever. If Trump gets 10% to 15% of the African-American vote in the 2020 election, the Democratic Party is toast, and Trump is re-elected. It’s that simple. Joseph F. Marmo Cheswick...
Letter to the editor: Don’t use balloons to honor the dead
I feel sad every time I see family and friends gathering after the loss of someone who died because of violence, drugs or medical problems. It’s nice to see them honoring the departed with special T-shirts and lit candles. What I don’t understand is why they think they are honoring...
Letter to the editor: Megan Rapinoe’s courage applauded
Regarding Jim Benford’s letter “Shame on Megan Rapinoe” (July 27, TribLIVE): I wasn’t aware that President Donald John Trump ever did officially invite the world champion U.S. women’s soccer team to the White House. Did he? Shame on who? Deriding anyone for having the courage of their convictions isn’t really...
Letter to the editor: Tunnel vision
Regarding Carl Mochak’s letter “Disagreeing with Trump supporters” (Aug. 1, TribLIVE): Mr. Mochak, if you just learned the meaning of the word “inept,” you must have slept in your English classes. You are probably like the cheering and chanting Democrats as well — liberals, socialists and abortion-loving . If you...
Letter to the editor: Pennsylvania’s gasoline tax
I applaud Robert Ober for his letter about the prices of gas going up at the whim of the oil companies (“Petroleum industry greed,” Aug. 2, TribLIVE). However, let’s not forget our Legislature and the tax on gas, the second highest in the nation. We poor souls in Pennsylvania are...
Letter to the editor: Health care system in dire straits
I’ve seen firstand the condition of our country’s health-care system; it is so much worse than any can believe. Patient care is being inhibited by regulations and short staff from cost-cutting. I do believe that many don’t make it back home because of lack of resources. Floor staff do the...
Letter to the editor: Why can’t we work together on shootings?
Disbelief. Terror. Shame. These are some of the feelings which we as Americans are becoming used to. How often do we tune in to find out that there has been another mass shooting event? How many occurrences before we take action? When will we come to an agreement on taking...
Letter to the editor: Humans are on a fatal course
At 63 years old I’ve gained some wisdom and insight into the human condition. I see the standards of morality and competence that have held America together and made her great quickly unraveling, and a dearth of men of fortitude, integrity and strength able to pull us out of this...
S.E. Cupp: We’re all culpable in the culture of political hate
It feels like we’re all actors on a movie set. In the face of yet another tragic and horrifying mass shooting — two, actually — it’s like the director yelled “Action!” and we all assumed our positions. The responses to two hate-inspired shootings last weekend, one in El Paso, Texas,...
Letter to the editor: Parking passes & tickets
You would think that having a parking pass for the Brownsville-Sankey parking lot would exempt you from tickets. Apparently not. I forgot to display my pass one day and received a ticket. Now keep in mind that I have parked in the same spot with the same vehicle for seven...
Letter to the editor: Lawmakers must work to end immigration lawlessness
I believe “white anger” lays solely at the feet of Congress. For many years, since President Reagan’s time, little or nothing has been done to control our borders and visa overstays. We Americans, of whatever color, etc., are expected to obey our laws; and yet total lawlessness is allowed to...
Letter to the editor: Gays, blacks, reparations
Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren has added to her platform a proposal to “pay reparations to gays” on the grounds that, prior to being allowed to marry, LGBT couples had to file separate tax returns and thus pay more in taxes. Democrat presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg and his husband, Chasten,...
