Letters to the Editor category, Page 311
Letter to the editor: Government-controlled schools part of the problem
The new White House press secretary, Kayleigh McEnany, is like an unstoppable cyborg from the future. This, along with “Russia, Russia, Russia,” failed impeachment, the end of the virus lockdown, massive city property destruction and the recovering economy make it tough to be a leftist these days. But not to...
Letter to the editor: Commissioners must be transparent on Westmoreland covid-19 funds
Westmoreland County will receive more than $31 million in federal covid-19 relief funds from the state (“Westmoreland to get millions through the CARES Act, but it won’t be enough,” June 1, TribLIVE). Residents from all over the county have a right to know what the commissioners’ spending plan is and...
Letter to the editor: Sacrifice or selfishness
From the time that America entered World War II until its end almost four years later, approximately 407,000 Americans made the ultimate sacrifice. They gave their lives in order to defeat the Axis enemies. While the fighting raged overseas, Americans back home also were asked to sacrifice. Cars and gasoline...
Letter to the editor: Trump and opponents on ideals vs. men
I might have just gained an insight into what divides America so much. If you read the reactions to President Trump’s speech at Mt. Rushmore, you’ll see The Wall Street Journal claim it was a great speech while others (New York Times, Washington Post and most cable news networks) saw...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s damaging statements on pandemic
When a president misstates something such as the number of people who attended his inauguration or how knowledgeable he is in a field about which he knows nothing, he is exposed as a liar but no physical harm is done to people. It is another matter when a leader makes...
Letter to the editor: How will Westmoreland CARES funding be spent?
Westmoreland County has been awarded $31.5 million in covid-19 CARES Act funds (“Westmoreland to get millions through the CARES Act, but it won’t be enough,” June 1, TribLIVE). How will that money be spent? County residents deserve the opportunity to voice their concerns. We demand oversight, transparency and a fair...
Letter to the editor: Judge by character, not color
I hold these truths to be self-evident: Black lives matter. Brown lives matter. White lives matter. Blue lives matter. All lives matter. If you disagree with any of those short but significant statements, you are prejudiced and thereby part of the disease and not the cure. Judge by character and...
Letter to the editor: Good to find Good Samaritans
One day recently my car sprung a leak in the radiator hose and left me stranded on Harrison City Road facing directly on Route 22. It was too dangerous to push the car across Route 22, so I stood outside the car directing traffic around it while waiting for AAA....
Letter to the editor: Vote and prove Trump wrong
President Trump was a nasty naysayer Who said “Only I can do it, you haven’t a prayer.” His bullying words hurt me to the quick And made the country sick, sick, sick. But we went to work hard and long And when it’s over we’ll prove him wrong. Remember to...
Letter to the editor: Social distancing from the left
I am now on board with social distancing. I see the short- and longrange benefit. So to do my part I will distance myself for the rest of my life from the left. To be more specific, the Democrats, the left media and all career politicians. Wow, I feel so...
Letter to the editor: A Biden win would benefit Republicans
A Joe Biden victory is the best hope Republicans have. Because if Biden loses, President Trump will continue to drag down the party for four more years. Republicans are already in serious danger of losing more seats than anyone ever imagined because they have protected and enabled Trump. If the...
Letter to the editor: We didn’t ‘deploy’ Reschenthaler
I recently received correspondence soliciting financial support from our 14th District representative, Rep. Guy Reschenthaler. I don’t know whether to be angry or frightened or both by his campaign stationery. Both the return address on the envelope and masthead on his stationery show his military service, not an address as...
Letter to the editor: Political incivility and our Judeo-Christian heritage
Much of the loss of civility in our current politics can be attributed to the devaluation of our Judeo- Christian heritage. Admittedly, we have failed to live up to its ideals in many ways but at its heart, it asserts the God-given value of every human life. Beginning in the Old...
Letter to the editor: Republicans must reclaim America
Following the tragic death of George Floyd, we immediately saw legitimate protests against excessive police force. Very quickly, rioters captured the movement and we witnessed the destruction of public and personal property, looting, personal injury and even killing, the intimidation of innocent citizens, and the destruction of historical statues and...
Letter to the editor: Freedom comes with responsibilities, so wear a mask
People were without masks everywhere I went today on July 2. I am disappointed and at the same time angry with those who think the rules don’t apply to them. The “land of the free” doesn’t mean you don’t have civic responsibilities, which means you do what needs to be...
Letter to the editor: Politicians should think before they speak
The Preamble of the United States Constitution was finalized in September 1787. It’s time we’re all reminded: We the people of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings...
Letter to the editor: Don’t leave dogs in hot cars
As we approach the dog days of summer, it is important to remember that hot dogs belong on the grill, not in a vehicle. Canines can easily overheat and die when left in a hot car. When a dog’s internal body temperature exceeds 105.8, it can suffer from heatstroke, which...
Letter to the editor: Pandemic unemployment compensation must continue
At the end of July the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) will end and millions of families will be in dire straits if the $600 supplemental weekly payments end. If the feds pull the financial rug out from so many people who are hanging on with no jobs and little...
Letter to the editor: Perfect time to abolish death penalty
As our state faces inevitable social and economic change in light of recent protests and the current pandemic, Pennsylvania needs to abolish the death penalty. According to the United States General Accounting Office, a defendant’s race directly influences the likelihood of a death sentence, with Black individuals most likely to...
Letter to the editor: Protesters like overgrown children
After watching young people marching in protests, destroying and looting property, toppling statues and blocking traffic, it makes me wonder if these are the children of “helicopter” parents. Maybe they never got to fight their battles during their growing years and now they react like this as adults, thinking they...
Sounding off: Wear masks to protect others
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...
Letter to the editor: Appreciating Walter Williams’ insight
Walter Williams has to be one of the most insightful and intelligent op-ed writers that I have ever read. His perspective on an appreciation of black history (“Insults to Black history,” June 26, TribLIVE) demonstrates his ability to grasp the American culture and race relations for the last 80 years....
Letter to the editor: Trump’s role in covid-19 spread
A billboard in the Delmont/Export area says, “China lies, Americans die.” China has a history of being secretive, and the government did not quickly inform the world of covid-19. But blaming China alone is dangerous; it promotes antagonism against Asian Americans. This includes President Trump’s constant Asian descriptions of the...
Letter to the editor: Let local government act on single-use plastics
Plastic waste is becoming a massive public cost. According to PennDOT, the state spends $13 million a year just to clean up roadside litter, and that does not include the millions spent to clean plastic bags out of stormwater and sewage overflows. And yet, instead of doing something to tackle...
Letter to the editor: Why band is important to students
To Superintendent Gary Peiffer and the Greensburg Salem School Board: I read with sadness and a great deal of concern that you made the decision to eliminate the elementary band position at Greensburg Salem (“Greensburg Salem keeps taxes flat, cuts librarians and band teacher.”) My sadness is for the harm...
