Letters to the Editor category, Page 255

“Peaceful protesters” vandalize a statue of the pioneer of peaceful protesting — Mahatma Gandhi. The same protesters who in the past probably carried signs that read “Stop Climate Change” stop traffic on busy interstate highways, creating miles-long stoppages, with thousands of cars idling and spewing climate-changing CO2. In numerous cities...

It is apparent that Guy Reschenthaler (“Trump built greatest American economy before. He’ll do it again.” June 28, TribLIVE) is out of touch with his constituents in Westmoreland County. Many people here are struggling to get by. Even before the virus hit, food banks were busy, and several homes were...

Letter-writer George Silowash (“Effectiveness of cloth masks”) brings up an interesting point. That is, his thoughts regarding viral particles remaining in a mask after evaporation of the exhaled respiratory droplets. It’s unclear to me whether the virus would adhere or be readily reinhaled. However, even if they were “free” and...

Attorney General Josh Shapiro’s grand jury’s damning report clearly exposes the devastatingly harmful effects of shale gas drilling on Pennsylvanians. In particular, the incompetence and corruption of Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection is revealed, showing how it not only failed to protect the public but worked hand in glove with...

Regarding the article “Allegheny County reports 90 new coronavirus cases, the highest daily total for county” (June 27, TribLIVE): Why didn’t you include protests in the list of gathering places contributing to the uptick in coronavirus cases? Most of those attending didn’t have masks on and/or were nowhere near social...

What next? Once we remove our national statues, where do we go from here? As a newly anointed anarchist (not), I am sorely troubled. I recently discovered pictures of despicable individuals in my wallet. Washington, Hamilton, Franklin, Jackson, Lincoln and Grant. Should I shred or burn these nasty federal notes?...

In his decision on Louisiana’s abortion law, Chief Justice John Roberts chose not to rule on the merits of the law (“Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana abortion clinic law,” June 29, TribLIVE), instead choosing to apply “stare decisis,” the following of precedents in law. If this practice had been rigorously...

Perhaps the most important task facing parents today in this digital world is instilling in your children a sense of right and wrong and strong moral values. Their senses are on overload with constant exposure via phones and tablets that have more computing power than the Apollo 11 spacecraft that...

OK, so let’s be honest: Coronavirus and quarantine have been nothing but an absolute prison. This has actually caused the depression rate around the world to go up significantly, and I understand why. My experience with this horrible pandemic started out fine, but it’s really starting to get to me....

People in local long-term care facilities are suffering far more from abandonment and neglect than covid-19. From what I’ve experienced, adequate staffing adjustments have not been made to accommodate residents’ needs. Families are not permitted inside the facilities to give attention, stimulation, love and care. Yet it seems the number...

As an ordained Roman Catholic deacon, serving as a chaplain to our incarcerated sisters and brothers in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, I most strongly urge Attorney General William Barr to immediately halt plans for the federal executions of Daniel Lee (July 13), Wesley Purkey (July 15), Dustin Honken (July 17)...

In the midst of all the misery and divisiveness, you put the story about the Trafford councilman who wished Dr. Rachel Levine a happy Father’s Day on page 1 (“Trafford councilman criticized for transphobic joke about state health secretary,” June 24, TribLIVE). Really? You need to put that at the...

If there was ever a newspaper article that was the perfect example of why people don’t like or trust the police, it’s “Former Springdale police chief shoots dog belonging to Allegheny Valley Regional police chief” (June 27, TribLIVE). Every detail of this story is horrible. Why does ex-Chief Julio Medeiros...

The media often attributes the increases in coronavirus to “opening up” too early, President Trump’s rallies, people vacationing at beaches, etc. Hardly ever mentioned are the protests, which could cause spreading of the virus. Thousands of people protest from the early hours until the middle of the night, many without...

Pesticides have been used for decades to manage invasive weeds and combat pests in homes, schools, early learning centers and public places. However, there is a growing body of evidence showing that exposure to toxic pesticides can cause both short- and long-term health risks, and children are especially vulnerable. In...

As another Independence Day is upon us, here’s a quick review of why we broke away from England. It seems that Thomas Jefferson had a poor opinion of King George III. The main problem — poor customer service. George never listened and he had no competition. Tom understood that competition...

I encourage everyone to fly the American flag proudly and properly on Independence Day. At the same time, do not dishonor the flag by wearing it or using a disposable object with the flag printed on it. These are violations of the Flag Code, which by Act of Congress on...

In the days since the killing of George Floyd, many organizations (nonprofit and for-profit) have used their numerous social media platforms to express their support for protesters and their message. Fortunately, the negative response has been in the minority. Businesses and organizations are being told to mind their own business....

I voted for Trump, just as I have voted for every Republican before him since I could register in 1992. I have been to eight of the last 10 Marches for Life in Washington. I was told by Sean Hannity on his radio show that I was his conductor of...

Regarding the article “Trafford councilman criticized for transphobic joke about state health secretary” (June 24, TribLIVE): Zack Cole, who are you to judge Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine’s gender? Her name is “Rachel,” not “Richard.” It is called R-E-S-P-E-C-T. You are in public office and should be dealing with...

In her letter “Our leaders must speak out on racism” (June 27, TribLIVE), Aileen Cunningham wrote that “silence on racism is complicity.” This does not apply in the current social/political situation. You are not a racist just because you choose not to join those who are protesting. Many Americans are...

Don’t call me racist then ask for my vote. Jamie W. Maus Southwest Greensburg...

I always laugh when I remember one of my father-in-law’s favorite quips: “Everyone is entitled to their own wrong opinion.” Dare I write a letter to the editor expressing my wrong opinion? Or dare I write a letter seeking answers based on truth? What would possess a man, Minneapolis police...

Enough is enough already. Admittedly, the police officer(s) in Minneapolis committed a heinous, grievous criminal act in the killing of George Floyd. There is no excuse for that kind of behavior from any of our law enforcement officers. And there are other racist police officers who need to be removed,...

I watch the news on TV and see firsthand the sickening destruction of my beloved country. Our government seems to have abandoned us because President Trump is a threat to the entrenched corrupt politicians in the swamp. That so many citizens support his ouster, which, in my opinion, would destroy...