Letters to the Editor category, Page 297

Letter-writer George A. West (“Trump is no savior,” Oct. 13, TribLIVE) can’t see the forest for the trees. Jesus Christ was no Mister Rogers. Perhaps West should spent some time reading scripture. Jesus was a firebrand, a rabble rouser, a rebel; some might even call him a malcontent of his...

People don’t understand the procedure of impeachment. There are several stages involved. First, an impeachment resolution is introduced in the House of Representatives. The House conducts a hearing to decide if the resolution moves on for a full vote. If a simple majority of approves an article of impeachment, the...

Holding a small paper cat she made in school, my daughter tells me, “I make paper animals when I’m scared.” What fear is there in third grade, and how does she already have a coping mechanism? On Friday, her school was under lockdown for active shooter training. Recounting her experience,...

Even his supporters know it. Many of the attacks on President Trump are justified. The poor guy hasn’t learned that if he ignored the goading, we’re talking easy re-election and continued economic gains, especially for minorities. He can’t, so we’re left with an adolescent mentality bent on self-mutilation. That rarely...

As another voting opportunity approaches this Nov. 5, I offer a few thoughts for those who don’t fully grasp the importance of this precious right. A common misconception has it that you can’t legislate morality. Hogwash! That is the only thing you can legislate. Likewise, you can legislate immorality. Witness...

This week, Pennsylvania joins the nation in celebration of National School Bus Safety Week. The school bus transportation community is proud of the safety record and reputation that shows school buses are indeed the safest way to get children to and from school every day. Many factors go into making...

It was odd that President Trump spoke in favor of nationalism at the U.N. Sept. 24 as the investigation into his possible impeachment began for outsourcing his political campaign to a foreign nation. Apparently he believes each nation should isolate itself from interference from others unless he can use another...

Once upon a time in Promisetown, Pa., there was an ordinary man who was duly elected the town’s fire chief by just one vote. A number of firemen who opposed and disliked him decided to try every possible thing they could imagine, or create, to replace him, even though he...

Americans want to be ‘united’ Do any Americans actually like fake news? I would think not. Do most American want a “UNITED” States of America? I think yes. Do any Americans like that the FBI has sunk so low? I would think not. Do any Americans think the country should...

Your front page Columbus Day piece (“5 facts you might not know about Columbus Day,” Oct. 14, Trib LIVE) was a disservice to your readers. Your effort appears to be more of an editorial or opinion disguised as balanced historical reporting. While you refer to colonization, you fail to acknowledge the...

You can’t be an elected member of the Democratic Party and not eventually align yourself with the left on some issues. Earlier this year, Westmoreland County Commissioner Gina Cerilli posted a picture of her hand-picked candidates for row offices and sheriff. The photo excluded Commissioner Ted Kopas. The “Cerilli squad”...

D.A. Scandrol’s letter “Trump as messiah” was the most sacrilegious drivel I’ve read in 84 years of living. To admire and support President Trump is one thing; but to even remotely compare him to Christ is utterly ridiculous. Trump came to make America great again. America was already great, only...

What the RINO Republicans do not understand is that most of middle America is tired of the continuous wars that the Bush and Obama administrations have entangled America in. No one elected America’s sons and daughters to police the world, let alone go and die in places where we do...

Does letter-writer Michael Bitterice (“Media’s bias dangerous,” Oct. 16, TribLIVE) include Fox News in his opinion of “factual news”? Jon Herby Blairsville...

Pirates’ fans are fed up with the circus. Back in the Kevin McClatchy era, we were told the Pirates needed a new stadium to be competitive. Perhaps that’s true, but it won’t work unless we build a winning team. We need an owner who cares about our team and Pittsburgh....

As indicated by the article “Pa. voters will decide constitutional amendment on rights of crime victims,” Pennsylvanians will soon have the opportunity to vote on the Crime Victims’ Rights Amendment, known as Marsy’s Law. As the article stated, the language in Marsy’s Law echoes the Pennsylvania Crime Victim Act, but...

If you are not a member of a club, you have no right to vote in its internal elections — i.e., primaries. However, if you are forced to pay for those primaries, you do have a right to vote in them. If the members of one party don’t want people...

Regarding the article “Greensburg man sentenced to 4- 8 years in prison for assaulting 7-year-old”: Regardless if there is a plea agreement or not, 4-8 years in prison and seven years of probation for multiple counts of sexually assaulting a 7-year-old is reaching an all-time low. This sets standards for...

The Pennsylvania Game Commission has changed the starting day of buck season from the first Monday after Thanksgiving to the first Saturday after Thanksgiving. As a new hunter, I agree with this change. I go to school, and this change will allow me to start hunting on a weekend. It...

Nothing destroys communities faster than ridiculous tax schemes. A big thank-you to Hempfield Township Supervisors Tom Logan and Doug Weimer for continuing to fight the Hempfield Area School District’s predatory property tax reassessment program. Hempfield residents need fear the current school board’s lawyers, as new potential business owners have started...

I’m not a religious man, but I do believe in God. After reading D.A. Scandrol’s letter “Trump as messiah” (Sept. 20, TribLIVE), I wonder which church or religion would venerate a lying adulterer as its messiah. As for President Trump making America great, it’s only for rich white people. Minorities...

I’m glad I’m old. I don’t think we are getting any real economic numbers or truth from President Trump’s administration. Who cares if Trump is making money from his presidency? I don’t care if Trump sells secrets to Russia. Who cares if the very rich and Trump get all the...

I had the privilege of working with Sean Kertes, a candidate for Westmoreland County commissioner, when he was chief deputy in the county treasurer’s office. This young man is wise beyond his years. He was always fair and always had a listening ear. I had to stop working due to...

The Democrats have focused on impeaching President Trump with an obsession that seems manic. First collusion, then obstruction of justice. When Robert Mueller’s report did not support their allegations, it made them even more manic. Now we have a telephone call leading to an impeachment inquiry. There is something even...

D.A. Scandrol’s letter “Trump as messiah” (Sept. 20, TribLIVE) disturbed me greatly. How can any human being with an IQ greater than 25 compare Donald Trump to Jesus Christ? Scandrol tries to make a compelling case, but maybe he should be a writer of fiction. Then it wouldn’t matter if...