Letters to the Editor category, Page 166

I am well acquainted with Dave Majernik’s letters; I believe he has a unique way to use everyday words to misrepresent truth. In “Who’s responsible for ugliness in politics?” (Oct. 18, TribLIVE), he lays blame for all things wrong in this country on Democrats. Let’s look at labor. Problems with...

Too often, “Christian” churches have been directly responsible for nurturing an environment of hatred and homophobia that enables, emboldens and excuses violence, discrimination and legislation against our LGBTQ community members. Christian churches must speak out loudly, boldly and frequently against such attitudes and actions, recognizing that all people are beloved...

I had the best laugh of this year reading the story “Quality assurance manager hired for Westmoreland elections, pay is $80K” (Oct. 21, TribLIVE). The $80,000/year salary ($20,000 more than first planned) and hiring of a “former controller with oil and gas company Huntley & Huntley” seemed off to me...

The political activist known as Major League Baseball (MLB), along with the Pittsburgh Pirates, decided to punish the working citizens of Atlanta and move the 2021 All-Star Game. Fortunately, woke elements who subscribe to cancel culture are dealing with a phenomenon that doesn’t discriminate. The Atlanta Braves are the National...

Animal hoarding is a complex issue with far-reaching effects that encompass mental health, animal welfare and public safety concerns. I thank you for the recent coverage of the collaborative response to such a situation, “Dozens of dogs, cats removed from Carrick home; most in good condition” (Oct. 13, TribLIVE). Since...

I’ve already lost my brother to gun violence. I refuse to lose my son, too, amid a surge of shootings that are killing, injuring and traumatizing our youth at a scale I’ve never seen. A few weeks ago, my 14-year-old son and his friends were pulling up to the Haunted...

“Show me the man and I’ll show you the crime.” Lavrentiy Beria, the most ruthless secret police chief in Josef Stalin’s reign of terror, bragged that he could prove criminal conduct on anyone, even those not guilty of criminal conduct. America’s present-day Beria is Nancy Pelosi, and her proof is...

Some day, Pirates owner Bob Nutting will be recognized for his business acumen. Harvard will teach a course on his brilliant business model. He markets an inferior product to loyal fans year after year. Next year, $5 for those cheap hot dogs and $10 draft beers. Go Buccos! Joe Marmo...

Ivermectin is considered a “wonder drug” by many doctors. It has been around since the 1970s, curing millions from many of the world’s worst parasitic infections. The two doctors who developed it were awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine. Not only is ivermectin used in poorer counties for parasites, it...

Parents of special-­needs adults and facilities like Clelian Heights workshop must relentlessly fight for their children, while the government attempts to force them into a position that’s unsafe. My son brought home papers stating that a coalition had to be formed and experts in policy development needed to be hired...

The Democrats’ lust for power has pushed America to the brink. They pushed a candidate (Joe Biden) who I believe is totally unqualified due to cognitive decline, and a vice president candidate who I believe was selected solely because of race and gender with no regard for qualification to potentially...

Trump’s not afraid of a werewolf Howling with sharp claw and tooth. He’s not afraid of a vampire either. Trump only fears the truth. Trump’s not afraid of goblins and ghosts Or bumps in the night that he hears. He’s braver than most game show hosts. But truth is the...

I am responding to all the sophisticated, morally superior people who believe that the unvaccinated citizens of this country are murderers, self-absorbed, stupid Trumpsters. I am not vaccinated because of health concerns. I fear the covid vaccine just as I fear the vaccines for flu, shingles, pneumonia, etc. We are...

Letter-writer David Cassidy “No one has privacy anymore” Oct. 12, TribLIVE) says that if enough people believe something, it should be investigated. Let’s pretend a con man has convinced “enough people” that the moon is made of green cheese. Should NASA spend taxpayer money to investigate this claim, even though...

Regarding the article “Report: Pennsylvania casino revenues top $415M in September” (Oct. 19, TribLIVE): The rich get richer, and the poor get poorer, chasing a dream. Our government is evil. Legalized gambling was supposed to drastically reduce property taxes in Pennsylvania. What happened? Gambling is a terrible, addictive disease. The...

Those attending the Oct. 19 Greater Latrobe School Board meeting were advised that members of the board have been threatened with criminal prosecution if they had failed to enforce Acting Health Secretary Alison Beam’s current mask order. The threatening of licensing that otherwise has nothing to do with the matter...

Following the science, the research, the math — according to Johns Hopkins’ Oct. 11 Covid Mortality Analyses, not one of over 240 countries had a covid mortality rate as low 0.05%, as claimed by letter-writer George Silowash (“I don’t trust this covid vaccine,” Oct. 9, TribLIVE). Laos and Singapore were...

As Pennsylvania faces the potential disgrace inflicted on Arizona with Republican elected officials pushing yet additional expensive audits of the Nov. 3, 2020, vote and seeking possession of personal information about millions of the state’s voters, does anyone have any uncertainty about why this is happening? If you do, ask...

Paul Guggenheimer’s story ”Don’t expect to see a price break at the pump anytime soon in Western Pa.” (Oct. 22, TribLIVE) gives a lot of weak reasons for the high, and climbing, cost of fuel. Why is there no mention of the damage to our country’s economy and security caused...

“Show me the man and I’ll show you the crime.” Lavrentiy Beria, the most ruthless secret police chief in Josef Stalin’s reign of terror, bragged that he could prove criminal conduct on anyone, even those not guilty of criminal conduct. America’s present-day Beria is Nancy Pelosi, and her proof is...

There may be very valid reasons for the City of Greensburg to have sold the parklet on Pennsylvania Avenue to City Cribs (“Greensburg officials questioned over sale of parklet,” Oct. 2, TribLIVE). However, I take issue with Suzanne Ward’s assertion that the letter-writers who had concerns about the sale were...

How refreshing to start the morning by reading the front-page story about Tater Tot saving his owner’s life (“Nurse and quick-thinking dog lauded for lifesaving rescue at River Forest,” Oct. 12, TribLIVE), rather than the typical front-page stories about political and vaccination battles. Assuming that Tom Kissel was Tater Tot’s...

In a time when so much misinformation is presented as fact, the decision to publish Jamison Poklembo’s letter “Don’t be fooled by ‘front groups’ ” (Oct. 5, TribLIVE) is not only dangerous and irresponsible, it legitimatizes another misguided attack on already weary victims of childhood sexual abuse. The letter is riddled...

I have known Kevin Kurimsky for nearly seven years and am proud to call him my friend. Kurimsky is a man of high character, trustworthy, diligent and responsible. He is one of the most level-headed people I have ever met. The consummate family man, Kurimsky has nearly two decades of...

I have always been happy with my choice to move to the Norwin area, primarily for the school district. My older two have graduated, and I have one attending Norwin High School now. Every candidate can make all the promises they think will get them elected, but the fact is,...