Letters to the Editor category, Page 146

On Jan. 6, 2021, extremists assaulted our Capitol. Understandably, media coverage was extensive, and even now can make the news. While I cannot equate Jan. 6 to Pearl Harbor or 9/11 as did Vice President Kamala Harris, it was undeniably horrific. An American icon was attacked, a woman was killed,...

As the 2022 midterm election season begins, the American people need to be informed of and educated to the fact that almost all, if not all, of our traditional allies in Western Europe, Scandinavia and Canada have federal governments that do more and spend more (in proportion to their population...

The Biden-Harris administration’s border policy borders (no pun intended) on treason. This policy has resulted in an invasion of the U.S. by upwards of 2 million illegal migrants in 2021. A large percentage of these migrants are military-age males not properly vetted, vaccinated or tested for covid and other contagious...

Concerning the safety of firefighters and residents in the Alle-Kiski region: Things need to change with house owners and landlords. Every furnace should be inspected every two years for carbon monoxide leaks and proper maintenance and safety. If we make this a law, our local code enforcement officers can regulate...

Imagine being diagnosed with COPD at 54 years of age, smoking not the reason. That’s my diagnosis. I am interested in protecting people from breathing problems. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas. Methane pollution must be tackled. The Environmental Protection Agency proposed safeguards under the Clean Air Act, keeping gas...

Just after Vladimir Putin launched his unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, I listened as President Biden described his “historic” sanctions that would be imposed upon the aggressor. Excluded from Biden’s speech was any mention of terminating U.S. purchases of crude oil from Russia. America buys 670,000 barrels of crude, providing the...

There has been so much said about the Supreme Court representing every possible color and lifestyle. The Supreme Court is meant to interpret and represent the Constitution. It is supposed to be blind to everything else. I am completely opposed to nominees being selected based on anything other than their...

Something to keep you up at night. We now have President Biden, with Kamala Harris next in the line of succession, followed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Worried yet? Then, flexing their muscle in the background, we have “The Squad” — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Illan Omar, Ayan Pressley, Rashida Tlaib, and...

In a self-congratulatory email to constituents, Rep. Guy Reschenthaler repeatedly, and incorrectly, claimed that President Biden’s “weakness on the global stage” is the direct cause for Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked invasion of the Ukraine. But Reschenthaler conveniently ignores four years of ex-President Trump’s fawning admiration of Putin. Reschenthaler apparently said nothing...

I’ve got some questions and observations. If I put 15 gallons of gas in my car, I pay Pennsylvania $8.64 in taxes and the federal government $2.74. That’s $11.38 in taxes for 15 gallons of gas. Who is really getting that money? Where’s all the infrastructure money? With all that...

Having read the article “Norwin director claims assignment on racism was critical race theory teaching,” I can’t help wondering what Shawna Ilagan is fearing. I am not an expert on critical race theory, but I know it is another way of looking at race and systemic racism in our country....

Negative tropes being used to critique President Biden’s decision to nominate Ketanji Brown Jackson, a Black woman, to the Supreme Court may be missing the point (“Biden demonstrating his racism again.”) In these bitterly divisive times, when our self-serving legislative and executive branches are increasingly irrelevant, the court may be...

Glad to read that Norwin pulled the plug on CNN 10. I have always enjoyed reading Lori Falce’s columns, except “Yes, your kid should watch the news at school” (Jan. 14, TribLIVE). I found Peter Busowski’s letter “Teaching kids how to consume news” (Jan. 24, TribLIVE) interesting and especially noted...

Attention, Donald Trump and your band of followers: time for a lesson in reality. Reality is defined as fact, truth and authenticity. Unfortunately, there has been a loss of touch with reality, with people living in an altered world filled with misconceptions and misinterpretation. Embedded in their misguided thinking is...

Joe Biden looked us in the eye through his aviator sunglasses and said: “I’m gonna raise your taxes.” Inflation is at a 40-year high. Inflation is a tax. Groceries that cost $35 last year now cost $75, and a barrel of gasoline that cost $60 last year now costs $100....

Critics say critical race theory teaches that Americans are guilty of racism and responsible for past American racism and must make amends. Yet, the same critics subscribe to a religion that is premised on the very same beliefs when they teach biblical original sin and that the sins of the...

After reading Jonah Goldberg’s column “In GOP embrace of truckers, some see racist double standard” (Feb. 18, TribLIVE) and then watching a Black man on social media preach against critical race theory, I have come to the conclusion that the Black man was correct when he stated that the only...

I feel sad that there are people like letter-­writer Cindy Wallace (“Losing our freedoms,” March 3, TribLIVE), who are unwilling to endure even the most minor inconvenience of masks and vaccinations while other people are dying of covid. Wallace says “only God can control the pandemic.” God controls pandemics by...

If President Biden had imposed sanctions on Russia as severe as he has imposed on his own country, Russia would be on its knees already. Just like us. Kenneth Minyon Saxonburg...

I am a retired PennDOT employee and embarrassed by what I see happening to our roads’ safety and repairs. On Route 981 south of Latrobe, it is appalling to see the so-called “dip” repair and re-repair by what I am assuming is done by our District 12 maintenance crew. Also,...

Thank you, John Gregory Parks, for your letter “Vaxxed and unvaxxed divisions” (Jan. 27, TribLIVE). I’ve been saying for two years that we’re losing our freedom due to the dictators of government instilling such fear over something only God can control. Why are we the people allowing elected politicians to...

As a former member of the Norwin School Board, it is very distressing to me to see the education of our students being challenged. An unbiased education of current events gives them the freedom to make informed decisions. This curriculum at Norwin has been ongoing for years, and it has...

I am writing to express my concerns regarding the cost overruns for the expansion of the Allegheny Valley Joint Sewage Authority plant (“Harmar sees 47% sewage fee hike as cost of new treatment plant soars,” Feb. 18, TribLIVE). Where is the accountability for the near 200% increase in the cost...

I’m ashamed. I own a restaurant; next to me is a farmer who eats in my restaurant, and from whom I buy produce to use in my restaurant. On the other side of the farmer lives a small quiet family. Driving by yesterday, I saw the farmer assaulting the neighbor...

In the 1950s, Sen. Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin terrorized the nation by claiming communist sympathizers permeated all levels of government and the military. Paranoia ensued, resulting in the firing of government workers and blacklisting of Hollywood stars. Forced “loyalty oaths” became commonplace. Many lives were ruined. McCarthy provided no proof....