Letters to the Editor category, Page 61
Letter to the editor: The up side of phones in schools
While the editorial “Are cellphone bans the right move for schools?” (Sept. 10, TribLive) does a good job at expressing both sides of the argument, it neglects the potential usefulness of phones for students. Many students use their phones as an educational tool. They take pictures of classwork on whiteboards,...
Letter to the editor: New motto for Steelers — play like a team
When the Pittsburgh Steelers from the ’70s were winning Super Bowls, it was because each team member bought into the fact they would need to change their mindset. They put the team ahead of themselves. They got rid of the “I am going to get mine” attitude and checked their...
Letter to the editor: Mike Johnson and a post-Trump GOP
Many have wondered about the future of the Republican Party should Donald Trump lose a second consecutive presidential election. Some believe his populist and anti-institutional views will continue to dominate the party, while others think there could be a return to the politics of Mitt Romney and other moderates. In...
Letter to the editor: Keeping working teens safe
With the school year back in full swing, many teenagers are hitting the books during the day and working after school and on weekends. As parents, teachers and community members, we all want to ensure that teens in our communities have safe, healthy jobs that don’t hinder their educational opportunities....
Letter to the editor: Which ‘ism’ will you vote for?
Take no notice of any candidate’s personalities or their rhetoric — which “ism” have they truly supported? This November’s election is about which “ism” do you want — capitalism, socialism, Marxism or communism. There is only one “ism” that supports freedom and liberty and co-exists with democracy: capitalism. The other...
Sounding off: Harris, Trump top week’s letters
Harris will protect women’s rights The story “’She should be alive’ — Harris spotlights woman’s death to blast abortion bans” (Sept. 20, TribLive) is a wakeup call for Pennsylvania voters. It describes how two women died when they did not get proper medical treatment after developing complications from taking abortion...
Letter to the editor: Curbing electronic waste
The moment I noticed my phone battery was draining faster than I could scroll, I decided to get it fixed. At the store, I was told I needed additional, unnecessary repairs to fix issues unrelated to the battery. In the end, it was easier (and cheaper) for me to buy...
Letter to the editor: UPMC must do better on mental health
The Trib covered a “Speak Out for Mental Health” that my fellow nurses and I held with government leaders and advocates at UPMC Western Psych (“UPMC Western Psych nurses warn staffing shortages degrading patient care,” Sept. 20, TribLive). We were out there because Western Psych is unable to handle the...
Letter to the editor: Fossil fuels, hate and Trump
The writer of the letter “Consequences of eliminating fossil fuels” (Sept. 25, TribLive) states that “Going green is a pipe dream that will destroy our economy.” I think the writer should watch the weather reports sometime. Every day, it seems, some new weather record is broken, the death toll climbs,...
Letter to the editor: Socialism is here now
Creating a social state requires levels of control not immediately realized by many. See if they’re not here! • Health care — when you control health care, as we are doing, you control the people. • Poverty — With the evaporation of the middle class, more people are becoming poor....
Letter to the editor: Do we want socialism?
Supporters of President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris might be spinning their wheels when they spend so much time criticizing their opponent. Basically, the heart of the debate boils down to one question we need to ask ourselves — do we want to continue our uniquely successful form...
Note on election-related letters
The Tribune-Review will accept submissions of election-related letters until Oct. 21....
Letter to the editor: Ask Vance where Lucky is
Regarding “Lucky” the missing kidnapped dog: Has anyone asked JD Vance? He claims to know what happens to missing pets. Gerald Schiller Penn Hills...
Letter to the editor: A history of ‘election integrity’
Regarding the editorial “Election officials focused on system integrity” (Sept. 18, TribLive): Perhaps Philadelphia City Commissioner Seth Bluestein can explain what happened in the election of 2000. That year the ultra-conservative Rick Santorum won his Senate seat. On the same day, Al Gore “won” Pennsylvania from George W. Bush. How,...
Letter to the editor: America is not so great right now
A recent letter-writer declared “America is already great” (Sept. 24, TribLive) and gave the credit to the current Democratic regime. While I respect everyone’s right to an opinion, I would disagree that America is currently as great as it once was. I would offer the following to her: Take a...
Letter to the editor: School vouchers exacerbate problems
We are fortunate in that we can look to other states for the results of their school voucher system. Take Ohio; it had the fifth highest rated system of public education in the nation. After they went to profit charter schools and vouchers, they dropped in standing to the mid...
Letter to the editor: Harris will protect women’s rights
The story “’She should be alive’ — Harris spotlights woman’s death to blast abortion bans” (Sept. 20, TribLive) is a wakeup call for Pennsylvania voters. It describes how two women died when they did not get proper medical treatment after developing complications from taking abortion pills. Why? Because Georgia’s six-week...
Letter to the editor: Pirates are sinking
Just when you think the Pirates organization can’t get any lower … boom! Bob Nutting is an embarrassment to the MLB. Saving $200,000 by DFAing Rowdy Tellez. That’s probably the equivalent of me saving $2, if not less. What player would ever want to come to Pittsburgh to play? We...
Letter to the editor: When voting, don’t dwell on transgressions
Regarding the letter “Why does Trump have so much hate?” (Sept. 25, TribLive): Ephesians 4:32 tells us to be kind-hearted to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ, also has forgiven you. When we contemplate the most effective candidate for our country, we must look forward...
Letter to the editor: A vote for Trump is a vote for Putin’s world
Putin’s propaganda about his invasion of Ukraine is being repeated by American politicians. Putin is thrilled his war is being described as an unnecessary waste of Ukrainian lives and needless destruction of Ukrainian cities, and that Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is portrayed as a beggar. Our Revolutionary war lasted six years,...
Letter to the editor: McCormick the problem-solver we need
Sen. Bob Casey has served three terms in the U.S. Senate, during which time the federal debt has ballooned from $8.5 trillion to $34 trillion. It’s embarrassing that our former state treasurer and auditor general has gone to Washington and proven to be financially inept. Despite his experience as state...
Letter to the editor: Pray for and reinstate Father Moineau
I have a question for Bishop Larry Kulick. Are Catholic churches places where people can go and pray? If so, why are “Pray For Father John” signs being taken down at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. Agnes parishes? I surely wouldn’t think any employee at either of those parishes...
Letter to the editor: An ode to Kamala Harris
Yikety yak, she’ll never frack Her policies are a joke. Few will laugh while most will cry This candidate has long been woke. She ran before with nothing won But if she wins, our country’s done. She flips and flops and never stops Her claim to fame, defund the cops....
Letter to the editor: Zelenak the right choice for seniors
Rather than address political parties, this letter examines data regarding issues impacting senior citizens. Currently, Leslie Rossi represents District 59; Margie Zelenak offers a choice for that representation. Upon reviewing House bills addressing seniors, I tracked Rossi’s voting record. House Bill 2400 proposed establishing the Office of Alzheimer’s Disease and...
Letter to the editor: Who shouldn’t vote for Trump
Who shouldn’t vote for Donald Trump: 1. Women. He’s been found liable for sexual abuse, faced accusations from 26 other women and, on the “Access Hollywood” tape, he clearly states, “when you’re a star, they let you do it … . Grab them by the *****. You can do anything.”...
