Letters to the Editor category, Page 68
Letter to the editor: Thank you for your service, Gov. Walz
If Gov. Tim Walz retired from the National Guard in 2005 to avoid deployment to Iraq and to run successfully for Congress on an anti-Iraq war platform — bravo, Mr. Walz! It was a known fact in 2005 and as early as late 2003 that George W. Bush’s invasion of...
Letter to the editor: Are Trump and his followers weird?
Are Donald Trump and his followers WEIRD? Is it WEIRD to believe in a multiple adulterer, sexual assaulter, pathological liar, habitual swindler and charitable “giver” (Trump Foundation) whose only charity is himself? Is it WEIRD for a prez wannabe to “dignify the office” by shilling low quality/high-priced Bibles and Air...
Letter to the editor: Our democratic process is broken
The definition of democracy is “a rule by the people by which the people vote for their elected representatives.” Where was democracy in choosing the next Democratic candidate for president ? No one had a choice; Vice President Kamala Harris was thrust onto us like a bad cold. So much...
Letter to the editor: Pray for stranded astronauts
We, as a nation, need to bow our heads in prayer. We have two astronauts “stuck” in space. They will not be able to be retrieved until sometime in February! Their first attempt to transfer the astronauts to safety failed. They need our help. Pray for divine guidance that our...
Letter to the editor: Trump is clearly the best choice
I watched Kamala Harris’ recent Raleigh economic speech online. Two Harris observations: 1. She believes policy problems are solved with government spending. 2. She is economically illiterate with limited leadership skills, characteristics that disqualifies her from presidential consideration. Take, for example, fighting inflation with price controls. When inflation started raging,...
Letter to the editor: Vote for leaders who support commonsense gun safety
Before the late 1990s, laws regulating firearms were in place and American citizens did not feel threatened by gun violence. During the George W. Bush administration, gun regulations were allowed to lapse. Gun manufacturers and the NRA were responsible for lobbying members of Congress to vote for gun legislation that...
Letter to the editor: Solar power can keep us cool
I was deeply concerned by your article “Blackouts in extreme weather drive demand for cleaner backup power” (Aug. 22, TribLive). Challenges faced by families such as Kenna Ofoegbu’s are real, but the suggestion to revert to fossil-fuel generators is like taking a step backward when we should be racing ahead...
Letter to the editor: Harris will stand up to Trump, world leaders
The article “Path to the presidency: Keys to victory for Harris and Trump” (Aug. 25, TribLive) stated, “To sway voters, Harris will need to detail her policy positions, nail the debate with Trump scheduled for next month and continue her momentum.” But there has been far too much said by...
Letter to the editor: Biden-Walz will be a disaster
Regarding the letter “Comparing Trump, Biden-Harris” (Aug. 7, TribLive): Under President Biden and Vice President Harris, gas prices went through the roof along with food prices. Interest rates went up, also. As far as the infrastructure is concerned, taxpayers are on the hook for the money spent, as the federal...
Letter to the editor: Inflation under Trump, Biden-Harris
While Donald Trump was president, the inflation rate averaged just a bit over 2%, and the month he left office it had fallen to 1.6%, one of the lowest rates in 40 years. Then President Biden and Vice President Harris come into office with their $5 trillion spend-and-borrow-and-print-money economic program,...
Letter to the editor: PPS should reveal where money is going
So Pittsburgh Public Schools has rolled out a plan to close schools (“Firm suggests closing 16 Pittsburgh Public schools, opening 2 new ones,” Aug. 14, TribLive). This is something that should have happened years ago. However, it will impact some of the lowest hourly employees first, from cafeteria workers and...
Letter to the editor: Women’s rights may determine presidential election
The lyrics to an old movement song, “Pass It On,” carry the warning that freedom “doesn’t come like a bird on the wing” and “doesn’t come down like the falling rain,” then advise that “freedom is a hard won thing” and “every generation has to win it again,” with instructions...
Letter to the editor: We must expand Supreme Court to correct corruption
Our Declaration of Independence states, “Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just Powers from the Consent of the Governed.” We the governed do not agree with this Supreme Court’s rulings. They are taking away our rights and freedoms and the laws and regulations that protect us. The Supreme Court...
Letter to the editor: Pennsylvanians will benefit from community solar
Solar is the most affordable form of energy, but many face barriers to accessing its benefits. With funding available to expand solar in Pennsylvania, the best way is establishing a community solar program. Community solar allows everyone with an electric bill to benefit from solar: farmers who host projects, members...
Letter to the editor: Together we can fight for the changes we want
As President Biden said during the Democratic National Convention, “Folks, we just have to remember who we are. We are the United States of America, and there is nothing we can’t do when we do it TOGETHER.” Whether we are independents, Republicans or Democrats, together we can fight for things...
Letter to the editor: Priest’s resignation still painful
In May, Bishop Larry Kulick asked Father John Moineau for his resignation as pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and Immaculate Conception parishes. At the time, many felt as though a knife had been thrust into them, as it was so painful and still is. Now, in August, we find...
Letter to the editor: Democrats will do anything to win
I worked 36 years as an engineer and paid off my own student loan. I am an extremely hard worker, capable of fighting my own battles and not a stupid person. I vote independent and supported President Obama. I am looking for a competent executive to be president and manage...
Letter to the editor: Applying Thomas Paine’s ‘Reason’ to Trump
In this age of Donald Trump claiming to be Christian, Project 2025, white Christian nationalism aligned with Trump to teach their version of Christianity, and the Bible in schools, schoolchildren and the public should be reading Thomas Paine’s “The Age of Reason” as applied to Trumpism: “Infidelity does not consist...
Letter to the editor: A true nature park would be better in Hempfield
The 43 acres Hempfield Township purchased from Excela Health three years ago has been providing profound benefits for the region for decades. The woodlands and meadow greatly enhance the air and water quality in nearby neighborhoods, as well as the greater surrounding area. They help mitigate the noxious emissions from...
Letter to the editor: South Park carry license event appreciated
I was at the recent Allegheny County Sheriff’s Department license to carry event in South Park, and I have to say that it was run as smoothly as it could possibly be. It took me 12 minutes to stand in line, have my photo taken and developed and be called...
Letter to the editor: What’s Trump’s military record?
I don’t understand why JD Vance and several Republicans keep badgering Gov. Tim Walz about his military service of 24 years. This could all be stopped by someone speaking up and saying, “What is Donald Trump’s military service record?” I’m just saying. Nancy Cochran Springdale...
Letter to the editor: Criticism of Walz’s military record deserved
In conjunction with the advent of the Harris-Walz ticket on the Democratic side, one area of continued focus and evaluation pertains to Gov. Tim Walz’s military record. The letter “Facts about Walz’s military record” (Aug. 17, TribLive) lays claim to having absolute truth to end all debate about Walz’s service....
Letter to the editor: Biden and Harris deserve a failing grade
President Biden (and Vice President Harris, by association) have had four years to fix the rising prices, the out-of-control borders and soaring inflation that affect all of us, whether Democrat or Republican. The fact that the Biden administration has done practically nothing to fix those and the other problems they...
Letter to the editor: Harris excitement will continue
The enthusiasm and energy of Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign will continue to be a force that can’t be ignored. It presents hope for the future. “We won’t go back,” the slogan that emanated from the people, resolves to abandon the chaos, disparity and embarrassment of the Donald Trump presidency....
Letter to the editor: Pirates, Steelers owners go for money, not championships
We know a rip-off when we see it, and we see it year after year. I’m talking about Pirates owner Bob Nutting and Steelers owner Art Rooney. Twin brothers of another mother. These billionaire bums shortchange Pittsburgh by making little effort to compete for championships. The City of Champions is...
