Letters to the Editor category, Page 140

For two weeks, America has been scandalized by the violent smack at the Academy Awards. A plethora of news articles, opinion pieces and Twitter comments have been unleashed. We are shocked to the core by this violent act. Since the March 27 event, there have been 18 mass shootings in...

Fellow Americans: Show solidarity with the Ukrainians. Limit your use of oil, especially recreational use. Don’t just complain. This is something you can do. Tom Kerek Oakmont...

The headline of an April 4 Associated Press article was “Hungary’s pro-Putin PM claims victory.” Typical AP — no facts in the article to back that up. I highly doubt that allegation. I visited Budapest twice and talked to many people — the country/citizens are still upset about the heavy...

After rereading the Associated Press article “Fraud overwhelms pandemic- related unemployment programs” (Feb. 28, 2021, TribLIVE) and looking at recent news, the question has to be asked: Are our politicians good stewards of our money? The February 2021 article reported that over $63 billion in CARES Act money was paid out...

Permit me please the liberty of questioning George Guido’s thoughtful article “Washington Township sports memories remain” (March 5, TribLIVE), and specifically on Washington Township High School football. With all due respect to coach Don Earley, I submit that “Tide” football began to break in 1951, not 1959. Beginning with the...

It’s time for those who should know better to challenge radical policies such as banning gasoline-powered cars and oil and gas drilling. If these and other misguided measures are fully implemented, our lives would become greatly impoverished, and our great nation could become a third-world hellhole while our international rivals...

I recently had an outpatient procedure done at Excela Health Norwin. I was extremely impressed by the service I received. The nurse who completed my intake information and procedure setup was very professional and personable, explaining what to expect and making sure I was comfortable. The anesthesiologist took her time...

Completely at sea described my state of mind when in a letter to the editor over a month ago, I wrote that Russia would not attack Ukraine. Russia did with a fury that has resulted in barbaric atrocities to soldiers and civilians alike. Over 4 million Ukrainian women, children, elderly...

It is encouraging to see so many articles in the Trib pointing to our country moving in the right direction. Work is beginning on repairing bridges and roads which provide good paying jobs. Several presidents tried to develop an infrastructure plan but failed. President Biden got it done. Unemployment is...

I will cut taxes. I will raise Social Security. I will win the war on drugs. I will defund the police. I will support the police. I will cut government spending. I will slash gas prices. I will drill for oil and natural gas. I will protect the environment. I...

I hope new Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce President Dan Debone’s passion to help the working class is sincere (“New Westmoreland chamber leader seeks to expand outreach efforts,” March 12, TribLIVE). Westmoreland has seen a drop in the labor force since the beginning of covid restrictions in March 2020. And...

No community is immune to the gun violence epidemic that is ravaging our commonwealth. Not even quiet Oakmont, which was recently shaken by a shooting at Fox’s Pizza Den (“Police: Fox’s Pizza employee shot during robbery in Oakmont,” March 6, TribLIVE). The shooting left the owner in critical condition and...

“For God’s sake, this man (Putin) cannot remain in power.” A completely correct and inspiring statement by President Biden, this made me proud to be an American. For God’s sake, let us give Ukraine the military equipment immediately that they are requesting — the fighter jets, the tanks, air defense...

The Pirates’ announced upgrades to PNC Park are the latest smoke-and-mirrors act from the Bob Nutting Bank and Trust (“PNC Park getting enhancements in advance of Pirates’ season opener,” April 4, TribLIVE.) Ooh. Ahh. More barstools. Giant bobbleheads. More overpriced food and drink options. None of these enhancements, while nice,...

I applaud President Biden’s budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year (“Biden’s budget plan: Higher taxes on rich, lower deficits,” March 28, TribLIVE), particularly the president’s commitment to global public health initiatives. One aspect of the federal budget that should not be overlooked is our nation’s commitment to The Global...

I was pleased to see the article “MAWC seeks damages for contamination of water system” (March 16, TribLIVE) about the Municipal Authority of Westmore­land County filing a lawsuit against chemical companies for allegedly making toxic substances that contaminate local water systems. Among the chemicals cited as being produced is the...

Jimmy Carter can sleep well at night knowing that he’s no longer known as the worst president in American history. Joe Biden claimed that title after only 14 months in office. Biden accomplished this by giving us record high inflation, record high gas prices, record high illegal immigration, record high...

Maybe President Biden could be more successful if he mobilized an angry mob and sent them down to Washington to smash their way into the Capitol, erect a gallows and then chase down the disagreeable legislators. But if he did that, he wouldn’t be Democrat, he’d be a Republican. And...

President Biden’s gang is releasing illegal aliens into our country by the bus loads. They have reasoned that it is better to give them a government cellphone paid for by us than to put ankle bracelets on them. I have a better, cheaper method. I would insert a chip into...

The American Rescue Plan allocated $105 million to Westmoreland County. Commissioners Gina Cerilli Thrasher and Sean Kertes, please join with Commissioner Doug Chew and realize the acute need for better mental health care in the county and make funding mental health care a priority. In 1990, I moved to Westmoreland...

Congressional Gaming Caucus co-chair Guy Reschenthaler recently introduced the Shifting Limits on Thresholds (SLOT) Act, which would raise the tax threshold for slot winnings from $1,200 to $5,000. The current threshold for reporting slot winnings was set in 1977. While this is commendable, it doesn’t adequately address what constituents really...

The war in Ukraine will not end well. There’s a lot of self interest among world leaders. Ukrainians cannot win the war without assistance. NATO is involved. Russia may come after European NATO members before they come after us. Joe and Hunter Biden may be subject to Ukrainian blackmail because...

Joe Biden said in his State of the Union address that if you buy an electric vehicle (EV), you can save $80 in gasoline every month. Imagine that. In August, the White House held an EV summit, inviting executives from GM, Ford and Chrysler but none from the world’s largest...

Ninety-eight people died June 24 when a 12-story condo in Surfside, Fla., collapsed. This tragedy occurred because warnings regarding the building’s crumbling structure were ignored. Westmoreland County commissioners have spent $7 million of American Rescue Plan funding to repair structural defects to a courthouse parking structure. These necessary repairs will...

Let the sunshine in! That is, let the Sunshine Act intent in our school board and local council public meetings. Everybody needs to know that you have a right to know and an obligation to care about what is right, just, equitable, ethical and fair. More than ever before, there...