Letters to the Editor category, Page 213

Regarding the ongoing letters to the editor relating to proposed fee on hybrids and electric vehicles, I would like to point out a glaring malfeasance on lawmakers’ motives. Their reasoning is that hybrid and electric owners use less gas and don’t contribute as much as pure gas engines to our...

As a first-time voter and teenage progressive, I found a recent bright spot in the political news — Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto seeking a third term (“Peduto makes it official, seeks 3rd term as Pittsburgh’s mayor,” Jan. 14, TribLIVE). Although Peduto saw raucous protests in front of his house this...

Your editorial “An assault on the American system” (Jan. 6, TribLIVE) should have included the pent-up anger that Americans feel for the politicians in Washington. I remember Nancy Pelosi tearing up the State of the Union speech last February. She was not censured by her colleagues; indeed, she was applauded....

I’m sorry for you, Bob Nutting. I’m sorry I can’t refer to you as Mr. Nutting ,because that is far more respect than you deserve. I’m sorry that with the latest salary dump you have not yet achieved making the Pirates payroll the lowest in all of Major League Baseball....

In 1998, President Clinton was impeached on two articles of impeachment: lying under oath and obstruction of justice. Both articles stemmed from his conduct and/or testimony before a grand jury regarding sexual relations with two women. It should be said that sexual relations are of a private matter and are...

I read with interest the article “Pennsylvania Republicans weigh the party’s future post-Trump” (Jan. 10, TribLIVE). In it, some talked about abandoning “Trumpism” as a way for the party to move forward. So I ask, “What is Trumpism?” Yes, President Trump governed in an unconventional and controversial way. One may...

The following is an email I sent to my state senator, Camera Bartolotta. I urge all who are concerned about our country to write to their representatives. Dear Sen. Bartolotta, I am extremely concerned about the direction in which our country is headed. It seems we’re rushing headlong into socialism,...

President Biden’s soul has called for the unity of all Americans. But this call must wait for the Democrats’ attempt to punish President Trump and other Republicans with a second impeachment or a shaky attempt at calling on the 14th Amendment from the Civil War. This is reminiscent of the...

The editorial on Arconic’s property taxes to the Burrell School District (“Arconic appeal shows need for reform,” Jan. 16, TribLIVE) was interesting but leads to more questions. For instance: Why would the school board vote to “invest” $2 million in a synthetic surface for the district’s football field? The party...

As the political division in our country rapidly comes to an end (wink), I thought it might be time to point out several things upon which we can almost all agree. 1) Fellow drivers, one blink of a turn signal at 70 mph doesn’t authorize you to cut 10 feet...

I am 88 years old and have compromised immunity due to giant cell arteritis. At my age I am basically computer illiterate, so trying to apply for an appointment for the covid-19 vaccination has been almost incomprehensible for me. The Pennsylvania map of available sites that “may” have vaccinations available...

Since 2004, my Pittsburgh-based firm evolveEA has integrated triple bottom line solutions into the built environment. We factor environment and equity considerations, as well as economic considerations, into all decisions. There is a triple bottom line cost to carbon beyond the dollar cost of the energy. By placing a price...

The state Legislature should heed the call of the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania for election law reforms. Significantly, the association is calling for the “pre-canvassing” of mail-in ballots before 7 a.m. on Election Day. Pre-canvassing is the opening and preparing of ballots for counting in advance of Election Day....

In his letter “Socialism vs. fascism” (Jan. 16, TribLIVE), Larry Joseph falsely describes fascism on the far right, next to capitalism. According to the Webster’s dictionary definition, capitalism is an economic system in which the means of production and distribution are privately owned and operated for profit. Communism is any...

I was absolutely shocked and appalled to hear that teachers and their union have requested to be included in the 1B covid-19 vaccination group. As a group, teachers are in a much lower risk category than those 65-plus with compromised immune systems and 75-plus seniors. Their students are in a...

Republicans in the Pennsylvania Legislature are attempting to pass a constitutional amendment to change how we elect Supreme Court justices and appellate court judges. Instead of electing them statewide, the General Assembly would draw districts for each justice and judge. This would allow the Legislature to control district lines and...

Most Steelers fans could not have imagined what we saw Jan. 10 when the Steelers lost to the Browns, 48-37. The Steelers resting some starters the week before sounded like a great idea, but it backfired. The Steelers have not been sharp since at least midway through the season. Resting...

The Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh, an agency serving victims and survivors of domestic and dating violence, was disturbed by the article “Police: Men meet on Grindr, beat each other up in New Kensington” (Jan. 13, TribLIVE). It included misguided information, victim-blaming, homophobia and an offensive clickbait headline....

After four years of vicious, heinous abuse and name-calling of President Donald Trump, his followers and millions of conservative Americans, the Democrats now want to censor and deprogram us. So much for unity. In addition, President Biden has declared he will reverse Trump’s “America first” policies. Coincidentally, immigrants are rushing...

Regarding John Petrancosta’s letter “Teachers should not be vaccine priority”: My daughter is a teacher. In case you missed it, children can be carriers and, yes, my daughter has been working in school every day this year. If it makes you feel better, I’m more than happy to give her...

Well, Monty Hall has barely been in office for a full week and is already giving America away. Where’s the 1 million doses of vaccine a day? They don’t even have a million doses for one day. Maybe we should save it for all the illegals that get counted in...

When it comes to political corruption, one basic fact always holds true: the cover-up is always worse than the crime. We have seen a lot of criminal activity in Washington over the last four years. Any libel, slander and defaming that went on with the news media and in Congress...

I thought I had heard every excuse there was to justify President Trump’s actions. There were plenty of them over the past four years given by his enablers and abettors. That is, until I read Eileen Condie’s letter “Democratic ploy to take down Trump?” (Jan. 19, TribLIVE). It left me...

Dear Pennsylvania legislators: You were warned, but again this month, as you do every session, you neutered yourselves, ceding your powers to the four leaders of the Pennsylvania House and Senate. Those leaders presented the rules at the last minute as they always do, and you passed them without amendments,...

Regarding Eileen Condie’s letter “Democratic ploy to take down Trump?” (Jan. 19, TribLIVE): Ms. Condie, time to put your pen down and smell the coffee. Leonard Mucci Derry Township...