Letters to the Editor category, Page 293

Democratic candidates love to use the word “free.” It appeals to uninformed voters. Free college, health care, cellphones. However, free is usually not free. It just means someone else pays for it. Maybe that someone is you. John, a 20-year-old man, is thrilled that his college education will be free....

When we moved here in 2007, we were warned by our real estate agent about people running the red lights on Route 30 near our home. I have been seeking an answer as to why this happens so often. We heeded her advice to never go as soon as the...

I have a dream … that America will become a strong nation and that Mr. Trump will become leader for life; that the disagreeable, weak and unemployable shall be sent to work camps until they are set free; that genocide is approved to cleanse the nation. A dream of one...

Perhaps letter-writer R. Ritchey (“Jesus, too, criticizes the elite,” Oct. 23, TribLIVE) should read the Scriptures. The Pharisees had the mandate of teaching and safeguarding God’s laws as given to Moses. Our Congress is mandated to represent our people and to protect and represent our Constitution. Both groups have failed....

As a volunteer poll worker positioned near handicap parking areas, I assisted some of those struggling, dedicated voters. I didn’t know or care about their party leaning. I only know I admired and appreciated their patriotism. Bob Goehring North Huntingdon...

Impeachment: Am I the only one who has noticed that Congress never got around to building a budget? At least this time the continuing resolution will last the fiscal year. Climate: Don’t sweat it. Over half of the world’s population is already short of water, essentially all of the people...

I grew up in not-so-safe neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Queens, where I quickly became street smart. I got a paper route and have worked ever since. There is pride of ownership when you earn and buy your own home. I have also never received any government benefits or privilege. When...

Why are Democrats so hell-bent on removing our president from office 12 months from the next election? If he is the most miserable, lying, racist, sexist, homophobic, communist-loving, American-hating, power-hungry devil who ever walked the Earth, won’t the voters remove him? Therein lies their problem: The people will not reject...

President Donald John Trump loves to boast that his administration has accomplished more than any other in our storied past. OK. But may we take a stroll down history lane? Thomas Jefferson subdued the Barbary pirates, authorized the Lewis and Clark expedition, and negotiated the Louisiana Purchase. James Polk extended...

It’s time to lower prescription drug costs in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania’s Medicaid program is paying billions more than it should for prescription drugs, due to the growing influence of pharmacy benefit managers. Designed to save Medicaid dollars, PBMs have seen their payments from the commonwealth increase by more than $1 billion...

With 2020 approaching, so is another season at PNC Park. The new schedule is out, along with new ticket plans and promotional schedules. Pirates fans beware: Don’t get caught in the bobblehead and “Free Shirt Friday” traps that “Trapper Bob” Nutting lures his prey into. He can set traps that...

If you’re still not sure who to believe about global warming, NASA has a website devoted to the subject. You can access the site by Googling “NASA global warming.” There are good reasons why one might trust NASA’s information. They literally are “rocket scientists,” and please recall that 50 years...

Alzheimer’s disease is devastating — not only for the more than 5 million Americans living with the disease, but also for the more than 16 million family and friends serving as caregivers. The caregiving needs for someone living with Alzheimer’s are extensive and increase over time – on average four...

After the election I was scared to find out how the candidates we identified on the LifePAC flyer as pro-life had done. I knew that only one of two Superior Court candidates won and that Allegheny County did poorly, and even my township conservatives did poorly. But my initial fears...

I am puzzled by the question Jon Herby asked in his letter “Fox News & factual news” (Oct. 19, TribLIVE): “Does letter-writer Michael Bitterice include Fox News in his opinion of ‘factual news’?” In my letter ”Media’s bias is dangerous” (Oct. 16, TribLIVE), I offered no opinion on “factual news”...

I am ashamed of Pennsylvanians. I am embarrassed at their ignorance. There are so many levels to this stupidity. For example: There are a number of bills passed by the House and sitting in the Senate where Majority Leader Mitch McConnell refuses to bring them up for a vote. These...

Hanoi Jane Fonda is protesting climate change. A simple solution: Move to Vietnam and enjoy a tropical climate. I know she has a lot of friends there. I don’t think she is broke and cannot afford to move, but I also know many Vietnam vets will take up a collection...

The week of Nov. 18 we celebrate American Education Week, a great opportunity to appreciate the amazing public-school educators and support professionals who work hard every day to prepare our students for future success. Our educators introduce students to the wonders of reading. They teach them to reason with numbers...

In the last two impeachments, the facts were clear. Nixon was caught authorizing hush money, directing the cover-up, and using the IRS to harass accusers for starters. The consensus was that he had to go, and he resigned. Clinton was caught sexually exploiting a subordinate, lying about it under oath,...

What causes poverty? Wrong question, since poverty is the natural state of humans. It’s been that way for 100,000 years. The correct question is “What causes wealth?” Quick answer — free-market capitalism. Since the late 18th century, a middle class has been forming, thanks to small-business owners depending on their...

In response to letter-writer Dr. Joel Last (“Socialism & religious values”): As an atheist in Westmoreland County, I can guarantee you that my political leanings have zero to do with my lack of belief. We live in the information age, and the more you know, the less religious you become....

I salute Sen. Kim Ward’s efforts to change emissions testing in Pennsylvania. Emissions testing is archaic and was not fair from the start. As a resident of Westmoreland County, I am required to have my car tested. But if I lived in Forest County, I would not be held to...

There is nothing more sacred than the sanctity of life. It is truly a gift that has been provided to every human being on Earth from God — and it becomes a gift that we pass down to our children. Unfortunately, this gift is being taken from countless lives here...

November, being the month to honor the sacrifices of America’s veterans, seems the perfect time to recount the military service of some of our recent presidents. Harry Truman served in the field artillery in World War I, memorizing the eye chart in order to gain induction. Dwight Eisenhower served as...

As horrific as mass shootings are and the terror they create through media hype, I am not afraid of them because of the pure randomness and infinitesimal odds of being caught up in one. However, I am afraid every day when I get in my car. Drunken driving alone kills...