Letters to the Editor category, Page 112

For the amount of money T.J. Watt is being paid, he should play even if one of his appendages is hanging on by a piece of skin. What a baby! Monica Yuhas Smock...

Oz’s residency status pales next to Fetterman issues It seems that letter-writer Richard Patton is questioning candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz’s residency status (“Where will Oz live if he loses?” Aug. 24, TribLIVE). I wonder if Patton was as worried regarding Hillary Clinton’s residency status when she ran for senate in...

When I moved to Western Pennsylvania 30 years ago, one common theme I heard constantly was that our young people received an excellent education but, upon graduation, must leave the state for career opportunities. Nothing has changed. In fact, recently we hear that the state’s population has declined. Why? Why...

Individuals have been penning letters to newspapers across the state painting a false narrative that charter schools are somehow “stealing money from school districts” and are the root cause of their financial troubles. Quite frankly, this narrative is false. Public charter schools receive the same or less per-pupil funding as...

Let me get this straight. We will not allow Novak Djokovic, a world-class tennis player, into our country because he is not vaccinated against covid. Meanwhile, we allow tens of thousands of immigrants to enter our country every year, untested and unvaccinated. Am I missing something here? The White House...

It seems that letter-writer Richard Patton is questioning candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz’s residency status (“Where will Oz live if he loses?” Aug. 24, TribLIVE). I wonder if Patton was as worried regarding Hillary Clinton’s residency status when she ran for senate in New York? As for what homes they reside...

Recently, I thanked my state senator for his recognition of emergency medical services and the importance of our water resources. These resources may be severely hurt by development of hydrogen hubs with carbon capture. I also listened to the Pennsylvania Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee interview three state government...

Regarding the article “Biden hopes ending cancer can be a ‘national purpose’ for U.S.” (Sept. 13, TribLIVE): A good start would be to outlaw all tobacco products, but the government cannot do without the taxes. Clem Zahrobsky Delmont...

Look at whom the Democrats want in the U.S. Senate. A guy who only seems to wear a hoodie when in public view. Someone with a 15104 ZIP code tattooed on his forearm. And one who has resorted to bragging that Dr. Oz wouldn’t last in Braddock. According to the...

In his letter “America and Pa. need Donald Trump” (Sept. 12, TribLIVE), a gentleman from North Huntingdon attempts to persuade “Democrat(s) or Republican(s) who hate Donald Trump” to think otherwise. What this gentleman failed to do was construct any sort of an argument. He says “The Democrats and the media...

Mark Madden once again has his finger on the pulse of what’s wrong with the Pirates organization (“Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Ke’Bryan Hayes’ gaffe again makes Pirates a national punchline,” Sept. 17, TribLIVE). The embarrassment of Hayes eating sunflower seeds while at work was just despicable. The thing is, that’s...

When it comes to immigration, and especially at this moment in our politics, I’m a “bothsides-er.” These days, complaining about both sides — Democrats and Republicans — invites a lot of scorn and ridicule, usually from people on one side. On some issues, that scorn might be deserved. But on...

Welcome to the neighborhood to Michael Ciotti, owner of 512 Coffee and Ice Cream in Latrobe, for hosting the first Italian Festival and bringing some cheer to Latrobe’s First Ward. Hopefully it won’t be the last. A job well done! Evelynne Majernik Latrobe...

Tuning in to Washington Journal on Sept. 17, Constitution Day, I was treated to one-hour Q&A segments with two different constitutional scholars. In the past, your newspaper acknowledged Constitution Day. To your credit, you did acknowledge our Declaration of Independence by printing it on the July 4 editorial page, but...

In his letter “America and Pa. need Donald Trump” (Sept. 12, TribLIVE), Paul Carrick claims Democrats hate America, when it was former President Trump whose words to his armed supporters at the Ellipse on Jan. 6, 2021, incited the insurrection that caused the deaths of five Americans over his “Big...

Regarding Anne Rindt’s letter “Voting in person can be a challenge for many” (Aug. 30, TribLIVE): Yes, voting can be a challenge for many, but you would think our politicians could come up with something better. In France, 40 years ago, they eliminated mail-in voting. Why? Too much fraud. Other...

Once again on this year’s anniversary of 9/11, we mourned the loss of American lives and the betrayal of our free society by murderers. Once again, we ignored the additional defeats we inflicted on ourselves and why. 1. Six weeks after 9/11, the Patriot Act was signed into law. George...

I’m usually a “homer” when it comes to things like sports and politics and generally support candidates from Western Pennsylvania in statewide and national elections. But, after careful review and consideration, here are three reasons I cannot support John Fetterman for Senate. First, I do not believe the persona he...

I think letter-writer Charles Henry (“Signs of a thriving economy,” Sept. 14, TribLIVE) is delusional. His letter was hysterical. He proposes the economy is thriving because of a few statistics. Coincidentally and very funny, the front page of the Trib the same day had the headline “Red hot inflation continues...

I take offense to John Ventre’s letter ”Politicians shouldn’t engineer community makeup” (Aug. 25, TribLIVE). We know no one can force a person to live anywhere against their will, but the community’s attitude toward diversity (and I don’t mean only color) sure plays a big part in a family deciding...

Lt. Gov. John Fetterman’s health is important to consider in this election, especially since this seat could determine the majority in the U.S. Senate. Why would someone continue to run for an office where the heavy workload is not forgiving to recovery from a stroke? The only reason I can...

When it comes to voting on amendments to the state Constitution, I usually cringe and become nervous. The Constitution is supposed to be a guide or set of rules to run the state government. Changes to it should be few and infrequent. The federal Constitution has 27 amendments, and the...

“Jesus never once said anything about abortion.” This was said by Joe Scarborough on MSNBC. And Jesus never said Joe was a jerk, but … . To me that seems to be an incredible comment. Can anyone imagine that the son of God, creator of all living things, would even...

Sept. 20 is National Voter Registration Day. The newly formed League of Women Voters of Westmoreland County (LWVWC), a nonpartisan organization, urges you to vote in the upcoming midterm elections. The right to vote is enshrined in the U.S. Constitution and federal laws. The right to vote is what gives...

Regarding the editorial “School breakfast will help hunger, but lunch would be better” (Sept. 13, TribLIVE): Let’s just jump to the final step like the 1930s in Germany or China or Russia. Just send your kids to the government (for everything) and they can get three meals a day (plus...