Opinion category, Page 232
Mandy Simons: What does it mean to be pro-Israel?
“Pro-Israel.” That’s a standard term in American discourse about the Middle East, and now more than ever. We hear of confrontations between pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian protesters. Praise and blame are handed out to those seen as adequately or inadequately pro-Israel; the political lobbying organization AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee),...
Peter Morici: ‘Bidenomics’ is a bust, and even Democrats don’t want him to run again
The economy is improving, but President Biden doesn’t get much credit. Now it appears that could be enough to cost him his job. In contrast to last summer, most economists put the likelihood of a recession at less than half. Although the National Bureau of Economic Research considers several variables,...
Letter to the editor: Thanks to all emergency personnel
Recently I retired my EMS status with Mutual Aid Ambulance Service, after providing more than 45 years of service to our communities. I worked alongside other EMS personnel, Greensburg police, Pennsylvania State Police and fire departments throughout the area. There are many agencies that get involved behind the scenes when...
Letter to the editor: No need for big, beautiful schools in Latrobe
Regarding the article “Greater Latrobe’s multimillion dollar revitalization plan raises taxes through 2039” (Sept. 22, TribLIVE): Federal, state and local government continually have their hands deep in Pennsylvania residents’ pockets and around our throats. Local school boards add to the financial burden. After completing the new Latrobe Elementary School building,...
Letter to the editor: Hydrogen key to clean energy future
Regarding the article “Pittsburgh- based plan passed over as hydrogen hub selections draw statewide praise” (Oct. 13, TribLIVE): Building a lower carbon future means ensuring the success of the Department of Energy’s new hydrogen hubs. The hubs are networks of clean hydrogen producers, consumers and connective infrastructure working together to kick-start...
Editorial: Pennsylvania teachers should be able to wear their faith
For 74 years, Pennsylvania public school teachers could be penalized for wearing a cross or a crucifix, a Star of David or a crescent moon hanging from a necklace. There could be no symbols for any religion on clothing or jewelry because of a law passed in 1949. That will...
Letter to the editor: Kiski’s values will never change
Kiski Prep, moving beyond its all-male student body, is changing in a way that reflects the realities of America today. This is not some shrouded attempt for Kiski to become “woke.” Kiski needed to adapt and change to reflect important financial and social realities. While this change has caused an...
Jonah Goldberg: China has a role in making the whole world talk about Israel
While the whole world is talking about Israel, let’s take a moment to talk about China. Why? Well for starters, one of the reasons the whole world is talking about Israel, is that’s the way China wants it. In the wake of Hamas’ barbaric anti-Jewish pogrom on Oct. 7, anti-Jewish...
Ron Klink: Protecting the earned income tax credit for families
Over 81% of Pennsylvanians receive the earned income tax credit, the federal government’s refundable tax credit to low and moderate-income families. This tax credit saves our state $2 billion annually — an average of $1,874 per household. Unfortunately, the IRS is now taking action that can jeopardize this windfall tax...
Letter to the editor: We need Trump back in office
I am not a Jew and do not practice the Jewish religion, but I am literally sick to my stomach after the horrible tragedy in Israel. Because of the stupid policies of the radical left, evil is not afraid of America and feels free to distribute agonizing pain and suffering...
Letter to the editor: Innocent until proven guilty
In reference to the article “Release of suspect in $1.6M drug case ignites political firestorm in Allegheny County” (Sept. 20, TribLIVE) and letters discussing it, I would like to ask what happened to the old mantra “innocent until proven guilty in a court of law”? Apparently, any official who actually...
Editorial: John Fetterman, Summer Lee and the Israel-Hamas war
You might not think a war almost 6,000 miles away could have much of an effect on politicians in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Then again, politics is stitched into the fabric of everything these days. You cannot drink a beer, read a book or watch a football game without making a partisan...
Letter to the editor: No more car washes in North Huntingdon
The Trib has run several articles about companies wanting to build car washes on Route 30 in North Huntingdon and Irwin (“5th car wash proposed for North Huntingdon area,” Aug. 30, TribLIVE). This is just what everyone needs, another car wash. Here is a real stupid idea, which I’m surprised...
Laura Washington: Nikki Haley is on the rise. Can she take on Donald Trump?
“‘The rise is real’: Haley’s breakout is jolting 2024′s undercard race,” an Oct. 29 Politico report was headlined. That is Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina legislator and governor, United Nations ambassador and now the Republican presidential candidate to watch. Haley is surging in the 2024 GOP primary sweepstakes; in...
Darrell Owens: Veterans need VA’s community care program
For veterans transitioning from military to civilian life, the lack of support for the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has been a point of contention for years, with delays in care and unwarranted denials for service members. This November we celebrate Veterans Day and those who served in uniform —...
Letter to the editor: Greensburg mailbox move
The Greensburg post office on Pennsylvania Avenue has posted notices on the collection boxes in front of the library that they will be removed on or about Nov. 15. The notice goes on to state the nearest collection box will be in the lobby of the post office. These boxes...
Letter to the editor: Government is a clown show
Well, it finally happened. The vote for speaker of the House turned into a joke, and it’s proof to me that our vote doesn’t matter. The Democrats seem to want to spend money endlessly for everyone except Americans and destroy the country, even though they know what it’s doing to...
Letter to the editor: Looking back at Trump’s accomplishments
The letter “Biden better than Trump” (Oct. 25, TribLIVE) was a weak response of the “Are you happy now?” variety. I’ll just say you debate like a typical liberal … no content, just name-calling and generalizations. President Trump’s administration took a laissez-faire approach to governing, and our economy and our...
Editorial: It’s your turn, voters
OK, we did our part. We covered the issues in the Allegheny County executive race as it will hand off to the first new person in 12 years. We have been there for the developments in the Westmoreland County commissioners’ offices as one commissioner stepped down, one of the challenging...
Letter to the editor: Summer Lee’s stance on Israel
Rep. Summer Lee is taking heat for voting against congressional resolutions supporting Israel (“Pittsburgh rabbis urge Rep. Summer Lee to take stand against Hamas, terrorism,” Oct. 31, TribLIVE). On the same day, the Trib printed Lee’s response to abusive graffiti in her district (“Police step up patrols after antisemitic graffiti...
Letter to the editor: Leaders must take action on feeding hungry
Food banks are facing a crisis. A majority of the more than 200 food banks in the Feeding America network report increased demand for food since June 2021. This food crisis looms at the confluence of decreasing donations and continued rising food prices that strain the Feeding America network’s ability...
Tom Purcell: Exposing ‘Bootgate’
Finally, the press is doing some hard-hitting reporting about our upcoming presidential election. Some in the media are alleging that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wears lifts in his boots. Naturally, this “scandal” has taken on the name “Bootgate.” Why does DeSantis’ height matter? Because throughout American history, the taller presidential...
Edward Wood: Commercial pot push comes with great risks to public safety
The camel stuck its nose into Pennsylvania’s tent in 2016 when the Medical Marijuana Act was signed into law. It didn’t take long for the beast to try to crawl all the way in. Senate Bill 846 now seeks to “legalize” so-called recreational marijuana. It will make a bad situation...
Jim Pieffer: Medicaid underfunding a major factor in nursing home crisis
Thanks to the Tribune-Review and reporters Brian C. Rittmeyer and Julia Maruca for their series “Nursing Home Crisis,” (Oct. 29, TribLIVE). They shined a light on a problem that’s been years in the making. Many of the heartbreaking situations described in the series can be traced back to a staffing...
Letter to the editor: Common sense and social media
We’re suing the social media giants (”States sue Meta claiming its social platforms are addictive and harm children’s mental health,” Oct. 25, TribLIVE)? Where are the parents? Please let us all use our common sense. Steve Gvozden Jeannette...
