Letters to the Editor category, Page 174

How can anyone in their right mind say this withdrawal from Afghanistan was good? I cannot comprehend how anyone human would condone what has been done. Not only did we abandon those people, we abandoned our own. Left equipment that will be used in whatever evil endeavors they may choose....

I believe critical race theory should be applied more widely. African Americans have suffered through slavery, greater prejudice and discrimination, and inexcusable police brutality. They face a much tougher battle. However, a lot of people historically have suffered racism, prejudice and discrimination. If you’re Native American, disabled, fat, a woman,...

Along with other committees, the Senate Finance Committee is busy writing language to be included in the $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation bill that will hopefully contain a large number of measures meant to battle the climate crisis that is affecting so much of the planet right now. Sen. Bob Casey...

If you are beginning to have doubts about Joe Biden’s competence, I can only wonder what took you this long. Maybe you weren’t aware of his many bone-headed blunders over the course of four-plus decades in Washington. How he was forced into an embarrassing admission to plagiarizing a speech from...

Christopher Morelli, you must be a liberal (“No vaccine, no treatment,” Aug. 20, TribLIVE). Your name should go on a list of those who think they are smarter than doctors. I had covid. I’m also a two-time cancer survivor. When it comes to masks and the vaccine, all of my...

The article “Intel shows extremists to attend Capitol rally” (Sept. 2, TribLIVE) shows just how biased and left-wing the Associated Press has become. The article consistently uses the terms “extremists” and even “pro-Trump rioters” even though this so-called news organization must know that the vast majority of protesters at the...

We as a nation are heading in the right direction — but we need to stay on track. The American Rescue Plan is helping our neighbors in need to stay in their homes, pay their bills and get vaccinated to help bring an end to the pandemic. According to July...

It looks like the House of the Pennsylvania General Assembly is set to reconvene on Sept. 27. That’s when Round 2 of the stealth voter suppression begins again. Need an example? How about House Bill 1614? This little piece of legislation (only three pages) was introduced by Republicans Waren, Grove,...

Regarding the article “Internal probe clears officer in Capitol riot shooting” (Aug. 23, TribLIVE): If this is the case, shop owners should be allowed to shoot rioters when they break into their place of business even if the rioters are not armed. Clem Zahrobsky Delmont...

Thank you, Frank Flori, for your letter regarding the lack of leadership in our school systems and the lack of intelligent and informed decision-making that our children rely on (“Vaccination, not God or selfishness, is the way out”). To allow the loud voices of a few, filled with false information...

It’s a terrible thing to own a phone and a computer. People try to scam you for your money and spread fake news that only destroys a democracy. They call you for a donation that only goes into their pockets. Give it to legitimate organizations, and most goes into administrative...

Letter-writer Donald Nelson (“Issues with electric vehicles,” Aug. 28, TribLIVE) makes several comments which call for discussion. First, he says electric vehicles are not suited for long trips. For the most part, they aren’t intended to. Cars like the Chevy Leaf are mostly for a daily commute to work, and...

The Roman Empire fell, in part, when the government began paying tribute to the invaders rather than defending their borders and allies. President Biden has hastily (and dangerously) withdrawn from Afghanistan, leaving tribute to the Taliban in his wake. Billions in military equipment, including sophisticated aircraft, drones and firearms, were...

We should all pray tonight that President Biden can serve out his full four-year term. If he can’t, we get veep Kamala Harris. If she falters, we get House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. If she can’t go, we get Senate President Pro Tem Patrick Leahy. Next, it’s Secretary of State Anthony...

President Biden chose to abandon $86 billion dollars of taxpayer-funded high-grade military equipment (weapons, drones, bullets, night vision goggles, Black Hawk helicopters, planes, aircraft, grenades, camo, you name it) and allow terrorist groups, the Taliban, al-Qaida and ISIS, to pick and choose their “weapons of death” as if it was...

Regarding the article “Westmoreland controller questions approved raises in new union contract” (Aug. 23, TribLIVE): It is the mission of the Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners to represent the residents of Westmoreland County with prudence and fairness — to govern reasonably, ensuring that the county delivers quality services while maintaining...

Residents of Westmoreland County deserve swift approval of the infrastructure bills. Build Back Better will provide good-paying union jobs to spur our local economies, benefit small business owners and increase local tax revenues. The Senate has a $1.2 trillion bipartisan deal that will invest in roads, bridges, transit and broadband....

Letter-writer Christopher Morelli (“No vaccine, no treatment,” Aug. 20, TribLIVE) says if people refuse to vaccinate and develop covid, they should not receive hospital treatment. Who gave Morelli the authority to play God and decide who lives or dies? Let me educate Morelli on why individuals are fearful of the...

I am not against helping anyone who is seeking refuge (I am not supporting an open southern border), but I am concerned that we could actually wake up one morning and find a “Trojan Horse” in our midst. Hannelore Miller Hempfield...

The Aug. 27 front-page headline “ ‘AMERICA WILL NOT BE INTIMIDATED’ ” was nauseating. President Biden said America will not be intimidated. A statement from the weakest, most incoherent president in my lifetime. We’ve already been intimidated because of Biden’s botched Afghanistan withdrawal. Thirteen U.S. military service members lost their...

I’m glad that the Westmoreland County commissioners are taking a responsible, adult position on how best to spend the $105 million in American Rescue Plan funds. Everyone in the county has a different idea on where to spend it once the guidelines are confirmed. And the “nonprofits” are licking their...

The argument Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward used in her op-ed (“Retroactive window for victims is no quick fix,” Aug. 24, TribLIVE) to justify her opposition to House Bill 951 — a bill that would create a two-year civil liability window for child sex abuse survivors — is an incredulous...

We have been dealing with the covid pandemic for nearly two years now, and it is becoming part of everyday life. When it first spread out over the country, schools closed and parents were responsible to teach their children or make it possible for remote learning. Before too long came...

Recent commentaries and letters have tried to place blame on what’s happening in Afghanistan on the current or past presidents, or even the military. Perhaps a different perspective is in order. Afghanistan is not so much a nation as it is mostly tribal, tribes trying to rule their own regions....

When Democrats gained power Nov. 3, one of the demands of President Biden was to limit the 1033 program, which allows the military to transfer surplus military equipment to U.S. police departments to help keep them and innocent civilians safe during dangerous situations. Had Biden not ordered a hasty Vietnam-style...