Letters to the Editor category, Page 273

In segments on MSNBC and CNN, anchors stated that President Trump is not a doctor and so he shouldn’t be pushing hydroxychloroquine as a helpful pill in combating covid-19. They demonize him and say it’s outrageous for him to promote this pill. I wonder if these anchors happen to contract...

Pennsylvania is drowning. Does Gov. Tom Wolf care? He shut our economy completely down in the blink of an eye. Now our businesses are going under, people are going without income and unemployment is a huge mess. The economy may open back up on May 1 but Wolf now wants...

China is responsible for the coronavirus and its distribution. The epicenter of the viral outbreak that began in Wuhan was near one of China’s bioresearch labs. Chinese officials lied about this while the coronavirus spread all over the world. We should treat China as our enemy, not our friend, like...

We have two candidates running for leadership of our country. How do we decide which one will be the better leader, and which platform of promises to choose? The Rev. William J.H. Boetcker, a Presbyterian clergyman who lectured on industrial relations at the turn of the 20th century, came up...

I believe that all conservatives and Republicans in the United States should return their relief checks to the federal government so that they do not become “unproductive and shiftless welfare recipients” and “blood-suckers” who are accepting “government handouts” and “something for nothing,” “parasites” who are “overly dependent” on being “subsidized”...

The Associated Press “outcry” over coronavirus racial data was journalistic malpractice of the worst kind (“Outcry over racial data grows as coronavirus slams black Americans,” April 8, TribLIVE). While the entire world struggles to overcome endless challenges and devastating heartbreak, AP sowed racial division in a 1,200-word screed including charts...

Your Letters section carries a lot of pro/con claims regarding the Trump administration’s response to the covid-19 pandemic. Here is a summary of what I see as the differences between Trump’s and the Democrats’ actions. The first case of covid-19 was announced Dec. 31. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi toyed with...

After reading Milyssa Ross Sassos’ letter “Witness to caring, generosity” (April 1, TribLIVE), I was prompted to write of my own experience. Early in the coronavirus panic buying, I was in Walmart looking for water, and I saw a young woman with a case. I asked her where she found...

Does anybody remember the Johnstown Flood of 1936? Yeah, me neither. But do you know that in 1936, Pennsylvania enacted a “temporary” liquor tax in order to help pay for the damages caused by that flood? At the time, it was 10%; today, it is 18%. Fast-forward to 2020 and...

I would like to thank those who choose to exercise their religious freedom by attending services at their church. Thank you for potentially exposing yourselves to covid-19 and possibly passing it on to family, friends, co-workers and others. Thank you for likely extending stay-at-home orders and increasing the number of...

If public charter school choice wasn’t an option, my son would have been left behind. Prior to his kindergarten year, we moved into a good school district excited about the opportunity to offer him the best. But instead, my son became a “number” and quickly began to dread going to...

WQED, known worldwide as “Mister Rogers’ station,” was the nation’s first community-supported education television station. Today WQED and Pennsylvania’s six other PBS stations are bringing instructional programming to 12.4 million people across the state during this pandemic. These emergency at-home learning services for students, families, teachers and school systems are...

On behalf of the 10,000 dairy farm families that I have the privilege to represent, I want to acknowledge how difficult this time is for everyone. Our prayers are especially with those families whose health has been affected by the coronavirus. Our dairy farm families are committed to providing wholesome...

Do you not see what is going on? The worldwide pandemic is a wake-up call. This has happened many times before. This is a warning from God to the people of the world. Read the Bible. There needs to be more love in the world. There is too much hate...

In the of era of social distancing, Pittsburghers are more united than ever — not only are we keeping up with work and loved ones through video calls, we are also coming together to meet the needs of our community (“Outside PPG Paints Arena and Rivers Casino, groups rally to...

The covid-19 pandemic is unfolding in ways all too familiar in world crises, ways that eerily reflect our inadequate response to climate change. Experts warn us that early and decisive action is needed. But the warnings are largely ignored until the impacts are overwhelming and draconian measures become necessary. The...

Congratulations to Eric Davanzo for a resounding win (“Republican Eric Davanzo poised to claim House 58th District special election,” March 17, TribLIVE). His hard work and that of his family paid off. His party stood solidly behind him before and during the election. Even with the current situation, people of...

President Trump wants to stop funding for the World Health Organization. I say go for it. And while you’re at it, include Pakistan and all the other supposed allies from third-world countries that we finance, but hate us. Oh, and please include the United Nations. Put this money back into...

Regarding Carl Mochak’s letter “Don’t listen to Trump” (April 10, TribLIVE): Sir, who are you listening to? Nancy Pelosi telling everyone to come to San Francisco’s Chinatown? New York City leaders saying it is OK to go out to the theaters and restaurants? Are you one of the people who...

I found the letter “Wisconsin voting debacle unconscionable” (April 12, TribLIVE) a huge misrepresentation of what all is happening with our right to vote. Rules are rules, and that is how it is. Imagine an election where people can go around with a handful of absent ballots or go to...

Despite President Trump’s recent change of heart, he must still be held accountable for the damage that has been inflicted by covid-19. His undeniable indifference to health experts’ advice early on will no doubt cost lives. Moreover, his predominantly anti-scientific approach toward the pandemic is downright irresponsible. His longtime contempt...

Regarding the article “Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto ending self- quarantine” (March 24, TribLIVE): Why is it that Peduto can emerge from his covid-19 self-quarantine and get back to work at his office? He had said that he was able to work from home, but now needs to violate the stay-at-home order...

Regarding the article “$25K bonuses, other resources for Pa. essential workers could be on the way”: Some would argue that this is not the time to speak up or question our leaders, but I believe now is exactly the time and our responsibility to do so. I’m a lifelong independent,...

Jason Hamilton’s letter “Transparency vs. politics” (March 20, TribLIVE) completely misses the point. While I understand his desire to defend his spouse, Westmoreland County Register of Wills Sherry Magretti Hamilton, the idea her lack of time in the office should be justified by the fact she “answers questions at the...

Practicing social distancing and thorough hand-washing is critical to lessening the impact of covid-19. Prioritizing self-care and optimal health practices are also crucial at this time. For those who drink alcohol, reflect on your alcohol consumption to ensure it falls within the moderate drinking guidelines. The U.S. Dietary Guidelines define...