Opinion category, Page 552
Letter to the editor: Trump’s ideals
I read with interest the article “Pennsylvania Republicans weigh the party’s future post-Trump” (Jan. 10, TribLIVE). In it, some talked about abandoning “Trumpism” as a way for the party to move forward. So I ask, “What is Trumpism?” Yes, President Trump governed in an unconventional and controversial way. One may...
Letter to the editor: Tell representatives about concerns
The following is an email I sent to my state senator, Camera Bartolotta. I urge all who are concerned about our country to write to their representatives. Dear Sen. Bartolotta, I am extremely concerned about the direction in which our country is headed. It seems we’re rushing headlong into socialism,...
Letter to the editor: Unity? Let’s wait on that.
President Biden’s soul has called for the unity of all Americans. But this call must wait for the Democrats’ attempt to punish President Trump and other Republicans with a second impeachment or a shaky attempt at calling on the 14th Amendment from the Civil War. This is reminiscent of the...
Letter to the editor: Lower Burrell taxes and turf
The editorial on Arconic’s property taxes to the Burrell School District (“Arconic appeal shows need for reform,” Jan. 16, TribLIVE) was interesting but leads to more questions. For instance: Why would the school board vote to “invest” $2 million in a synthetic surface for the district’s football field? The party...
Letter to the editor: Some things upon which we can agree
As the political division in our country rapidly comes to an end (wink), I thought it might be time to point out several things upon which we can almost all agree. 1) Fellow drivers, one blink of a turn signal at 70 mph doesn’t authorize you to cut 10 feet...
Letter to the editor: Frustrating quest for vaccine
I am 88 years old and have compromised immunity due to giant cell arteritis. At my age I am basically computer illiterate, so trying to apply for an appointment for the covid-19 vaccination has been almost incomprehensible for me. The Pennsylvania map of available sites that “may” have vaccinations available...
Editorial: Pa. courts represent all Pennsylvanians
Judges and justices in Pennsylvania have never been a complicated situation. A magisterial district judge presides over a set portion of a county. The people of that set portion cast a vote for the position. A county Court of Common Pleas judge presides over a whole county. The people of...
Joseph Sabino Mistick: Presidential hopefuls must take stand against Trump
Immediately after the Capitol attacks, Republican senators and representatives who had barely escaped with their lives blurted out the truth, putting the blame for inciting the bloodthirsty mob right at Donald Trump’s feet. They must have been scared straight. Because once the imminent threat to their lives had passed, that...
Jonah Goldberg: For Democrats, a Senate conviction of Trump isn’t the point
The debate over whether to hold Donald Trump accountable for his role in the events that led to the siege of the U.S. Capitol has slipped into partisan farce. Let me say up front I think it’s an open-and-shut case that Trump committed numerous impeachable acts, and in a healthy...
Letter to the editor: RGGI will allow Pa. to be globally competitive
Since 2004, my Pittsburgh-based firm evolveEA has integrated triple bottom line solutions into the built environment. We factor environment and equity considerations, as well as economic considerations, into all decisions. There is a triple bottom line cost to carbon beyond the dollar cost of the energy. By placing a price...
Editorial: The case of quaffing cops and the reason for rules
It is important to follow the rules — especially when enforcing the rules is your job. That is why the idea of Pittsburgh police officers drinking on the job is enough to draw attention. Reports arose that a group of 17 officers who were working on election night ended up...
Letter to the editor: Election reforms can end mistrust
The state Legislature should heed the call of the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania for election law reforms. Significantly, the association is calling for the “pre-canvassing” of mail-in ballots before 7 a.m. on Election Day. Pre-canvassing is the opening and preparing of ballots for counting in advance of Election Day....
Letter to the editor: Capitalism is on the right side
In his letter “Socialism vs. fascism” (Jan. 16, TribLIVE), Larry Joseph falsely describes fascism on the far right, next to capitalism. According to the Webster’s dictionary definition, capitalism is an economic system in which the means of production and distribution are privately owned and operated for profit. Communism is any...
John Stossel: Politicians get to break the rules
After Joe Biden’s inauguration, he ordered everyone on federal lands to wear a mask. That night, he and his family posed for pictures at the Lincoln Memorial — none of them wearing a mask. California Gov. Gavin Newsom told Californians it’s “essential” to avoid “mixing with people outside of your...
Mona Charen: Proud of my vote for Biden
I’ve been getting a lot of mail from critics lately asking if I’m happy with the Biden administration. They point to some of the new president’s executive orders — the one about the Keystone XL pipeline, or the one rescinding the “Mexico City” policy withholding funds from international organizations that...
Sounding off: Teachers should not be vaccine priority
I was absolutely shocked and appalled to hear that teachers and their union have requested to be included in the 1B covid-19 vaccination group. As a group, teachers are in a much lower risk category than those 65-plus with compromised immune systems and 75-plus seniors. Their students are in a...
Ron Klink: Right and wrong ways to address drug prices
In what may have been the last significant action of his presidency, President Trump issued two executive orders designed to lower prescription drug spending in Medicare. The first order would eliminate the current system of “rebates” for prescription drugs covered by Medicare Part D. The second order, dubbed the “Most...
Dave Kitzinger: Toomey must continue to do the right thing
One of the reasons I used to be Republican is that I thought of the GOP as the party of brass tacks. While Democrats had wild and ambitious ideas about how the world should be, Republicans always struck me as the ones who took what the world gave them and...
Letter to the editor: We should not change how we elect judges
Republicans in the Pennsylvania Legislature are attempting to pass a constitutional amendment to change how we elect Supreme Court justices and appellate court judges. Instead of electing them statewide, the General Assembly would draw districts for each justice and judge. This would allow the Legislature to control district lines and...
Letter to the editor: Steelers need smart decisions to win
Most Steelers fans could not have imagined what we saw Jan. 10 when the Steelers lost to the Browns, 48-37. The Steelers resting some starters the week before sounded like a great idea, but it backfired. The Steelers have not been sharp since at least midway through the season. Resting...
Letter to the editor: Article on attack disturbing
The Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh, an agency serving victims and survivors of domestic and dating violence, was disturbed by the article “Police: Men meet on Grindr, beat each other up in New Kensington” (Jan. 13, TribLIVE). It included misguided information, victim-blaming, homophobia and an offensive clickbait headline....
Lori Falce: Lights, camera, virus!
Movies have given us a lot of unrealistic expectations. We expect love to conquer all. We expect a last minute judicial Hail Mary to save an unwinnable court case. We expect the underdog to win the big game. Television has convinced us that the most complicated problems can be solved...
Letter to the editor: Predicting bumpy ride under Biden
After four years of vicious, heinous abuse and name-calling of President Donald Trump, his followers and millions of conservative Americans, the Democrats now want to censor and deprogram us. So much for unity. In addition, President Biden has declared he will reverse Trump’s “America first” policies. Coincidentally, immigrants are rushing...
Letter to the editor: Please, senators, vote to impeach
It was with genuine concern that I decided to write the following letter and sent it to our senators. Feel free to copy or modify it, or please write an original letter to them. Let’s make our voices heard without physical protest. My husband and I are both deeply disturbed...
Laurels & lances: Different ways to lead
Laurel: To serving your neighbors. It’s hard to find people to step up when it comes to public service. Everyone wants to blame the people who make the decisions regardless of the level of government. Local leaders don’t get the same kind of paycheck that state or federal officials do....
