Letters to the Editor category, Page 320

We’vebeen reading about, and perhaps experiencing, the death and destruction being caused by the opioid crisis. But there is another, more widespread addiction crisis in this country that has the potential to affect every citizen (“Americans’ energy use surges despite climate change concern,” April 21, TribLIVE). In spite of growing...

The lead Associated Press story “Mueller report: ‘This is the end of my presidency,’ Trump said after special counsel appointment” (April 18, TribLIVE) is highly misleading, biased and speculative. How does Robert Mueller’s probe, having failed to show collusion, become an obstruction of justice probe? Nowhere in the article is...

Democrats have become so lost and so committed to their hate for Donald Trump that they are now totally incapable of governing. Not one Democrat has stood up to say “Enough of this politics of personal destruction, let’s do our jobs.” Our newest Democratic congressman, Conor Lamb, who pledged to...

April, as Alcohol Responsibility Month, is a good time to talk to your child about underage drinking. But it should not be a one-time discussion. Research is clear that parents are the greatest influence over a youth’s decision regarding drinking or not drinking. Talking to your son or daughter early...

“Do you think this is impeachable?” Chuck Todd, host of “Meet the Press,” asked Rep. Jerrold Nadler about the findings in the report by special counsel Robert Mueller. The congressman from New York replied, “Yeah, I do. I do think this, if proven, if proven … some of this would...

I would like to thank Tom Davidson for his article “Pittsburgh region has thousands of job opportunities, Builders Guild says”. Although I am a retired educator, I have always felt that college is not the answer for everyone. I believe the problem is that parents do not agree with this...

Kudos to Tom Purcell for acknowledging the skilled trades in his column ‘Trading up’: Daughters, sons can build careers debt-free”. High school guidance counselors need to recognize the “other college”: Labor unions are the other option for obtaining the American Dream, without going into debt. Research shows that not only...

Regarding the article “Irwin-area drivers are Pennsylvania’s worst, survey finds” (April 12, TribLIVE): It is Irwin drivers, not necessarily Irwin residents, who are the state’s worst drivers, according to this survey. The Irwin exit from the turnpike is awful. Drivers have a yield sign, and they do not yield. After...

On April 6, 2,094 runners and walkers were treated to gorgeous spring weather at the 12th annual Race For Grace. As 450 volunteers ensured this spectacular event operated as a well-oiled machine, hundreds of spectators and supporters enjoyed a day of activities for all ages. Norwin High School was packed...

Does anyone else look around and think that Make America Great Again is more like Make America Hate Again? Does it seem like somebody against somebody and nobody standing with nobody? Isn’t it exhausting and sad? Think how lucky babies are when they are born. They don’t hate, and they...

Bernie Sanders and his ilk apparently can’t believe that middle-class people are satisfied with a modest life; a job to provide a modest dwelling to own and enjoy; being able to pay necessary bills; eating as well as they desire; accessible health care; a little left over for fun and...

I agree with letter-writer Mary Ann Buffer (”Let’s cancel cable,” March 5, TribLIVE). Two years ago, I bundled my phone, TV and internet with Comcast and was told it would cost $122 per month. I have never been billed, or paid, only $122 per month. My first monthly bill was...

The Democratic Party has no one who can match President Trump. The man has done more as president than any other president except Ronald Reagan. Joe Biden is a big joke. How was he ever elected to Congress? Do we need people like Maxine Waters and Biden? Over the years...

Regarding the articles “Storm water strategies to be shared in Latrobe” (April 11, TribLIVE) and “Public hearing scheduled to discuss flood plan for Westmoreland County” (April 14, TribLIVE), about controlling rainwater runoff: It doesn’t matter what local paper I read, the suggestions from experts from various organizations are all the...

As I read and hear the news, I find several items to be perplexing. Can anyone help? Instead of passing legislation to address important issues, Congress is passing nonbinding “resolutions.” Why are they wasting time and money on resolutions and not legislating? There is a lot of opposition to a...

The article “Pennsylvania congressman aims to expand immigrant worker program to dairy farms” (March 19, TribLIVE), which describes the bill to extend H-2A agricultural guest-worker visas to year-round jobs on dairy farms, does not discuss the downsides of the proposal nor a reasonable alternative. The H-2A temporary foreign agricultural worker...

Regarding the headline “Bullpen blows it again as Pirates lose to Nationals” (April 13, TribLIVE): It’s not the bullpen. It’s Clint Hurdle’s handling of the pitching staff. In at least four of the Bucs’ last six losses, Hurdle pulled the starting pitcher who was pitching great and had the lead....

Democrats are using semantics again. They have a new name for national health care: Medicare for all. Eleanor Roosevelt wanted national health care, but her husband had trouble getting his other programs passed by Congress, so the subject was dropped. President Clinton’s national health care system proposal made “War and...

I cannot take it any longer! Why, when we have such huge issues at the border of our country, are the Democrats only interested in tax returns? What do tax returns have to do with the proper running of our country, other than digging for more dirt on President Trump?...

It has been a great pleasure to watch Mt. Pleasant District Judge Roger Eckels’ service as a judge and advocate (“Veteran Mt. Pleasant District Judge Roger Eckels retires,” March 29, TribLIVE). Eckels always was willing to step forward when needed to volunteer or help in the community. He participated in...

In response to a proposal to relocate illegal immigrants to sanctuary cities, Mayor Bill Peduto has said Pittsburgh would welcome several hundred (“Peduto: Sending immigrant detainees to Pittsburgh not a punishment,” April 12, TribLIVE). Come on, Bill, you can do better than several hundred. You offered a huge pile of...

Ready to go on a date 50 years ago, I would ask my father for $5. He would reply, “Go out to the back yard and pick it off the trees.” I of course would respond, “Dad, there’s no money on the trees.” Which naturally brings us to the famous...

Getting whole milk back in our schools cannot be considered a political issue. We must get whole milk back in our schools for our children’s’ sake. It’s important that their bodies and their developing brains have real whole milk. The good news is that U.S. Rep. Glenn “G.T.” Thompson, R-Howard,...

Recent reporting reveals Attorney General Josh Shapiro investigating the shale industry for “environmental crimes” committed by the oil and gas industry in Washington County and other areas. Residents have long complained of fracking causing water and air pollution, illness and dead animals. And such complaints have long gone unanswered by...

I must heartily disagree with your editorial “Prosecuting Peduto for gun ban is wrong move” that said Pittsburgh politicians should not be charged criminally in their ploy to win votes by passing an illegal ordinance. I saw several of the egotists state they were aware it would be against both...