Letters to the Editor category, Page 326
Letter to the editor: Why can Gov. Wolf see his barber?
This morning on the news I was listening to our governor and thought, “Gee, he looks well trimmed and coiffed.” His beard was very nicely trimmed and his hair was cut, and it made me wonder why or how can he get a barber and I’m not allowed to see...
Letter to the editor: Masks as campaign gimmick is insulting
During this viral catastrophe, our recognized heroes have been nurses, doctors, first responders, delivery people and many, many others who brave the danger of infection to help and protect us all. Also included on that list are the millions of Americans who are practicing social distancing and wearing masks when...
Letter to the editor: Bias in numbers
Regarding Lori Falce’s column “Truth, math and politics” (April 30, TribLIVE): Sorry, numbers do lie, numbers are biased, numbers are political and numbers do have agendas. You forget people with biases and agendas construct, collect and report the numbers. America’s one-third of all worldwide cases despite having 4% of the...
Letter to the editor: Recognizing nurses’ bravery
Every day, Pennsylvania nurses are on the front lines of our health care system, delivering high-quality patient care and saving lives. During National Nurses Week May 6-12, I want to recognize and thank the more than 500 nurses and health care workers whom I represent as president of HealthCare-PSEA. Nurses...
Letter to the editor: Trump ‘the chosen one’
In response to Bob Serena’s letter “Trump is protecting our country” (April 9, TribLIVE): I guess he forgot about a few things. President Trump is a great businessman, but his companies had to file bankruptcy six times. He couldn’t join the military because of bone spurs. Really? His words: “I...
Letter to the editor: Moving forward on covid-19
We are nearly two months past Pennsylvania’s first reported covid-19 case, yet there still seems to be a growing number of unanswered questions about just how much risk one faces from the virus. We know that covid-19 can be highly lethal in high-risk populations. At the time of this writing,...
Letter to the editor: Thanks to behind-the-scenes workers
As we show our appreciation for caregivers, we may be forgetting to thank thousands of people who work behind the scenes such as housekeeping and maintenance staff, security guards, fast-food workers, delivery people — the list goes on and on. These are the people who make life tolerable through this...
Letter to the editor: We must accept risks to lead our lives
Letter-writer Leonard Mucci is waiting for a response to his question “How many deaths are acceptable to restart economy?” (April 27, TribLIVE). Mr. Mucci, 39,000 people die per year in the United States from vehicle accidents on our nation’s highways. How many deaths are acceptable to you in order for...
Letter to the editor: Differences between Joe Biden, Donald Trump
Is there a better illustration of that old adage “don’t judge a book by its cover” than the Democrats’ so-called “moderate” candidate for president, Joe Biden? His rallying cry will probably be “I’m your man to bring our nation together, not divide it.” But that is so much more appropriate...
Letter to the editor: Voters’ IQs
Letter-writer Carl Colpo (“Democrats’ ads disrespectful during crisis,” April 2, TribLIVE) stated that when people tell him they vote Democrat, he writes them off as having a low IQ. I am a lifelong Democrat. A staunch Democrat I am not. I consider myself an independent Democrat with both liberal and...
Letter to the editor: County commissioners need to take a stand
The stated goal and intent of the lockdown and stay-at-home order was to “flatten the curve” and prevent hospitals and the medical system from being overwhelmed. The number of new cases over the last several weeks in our region clearly demonstrate that has occurred. When a nationally renowned doctor at...
Letter to the editor: Thank our teachers this week
Teachers give us so much. When we struggled in class, they were there to lend us a helping hand. When our kids are having a terrible day, their teachers are ready with welcoming smiles and encouraging words. Every day, they inspire all of us to achieve great things. It’s National...
Letter to the editor: Technology & humanity
Broadband. It’s essential. Tell me, just what is broadband? As far as I’m concerned, you can take your broadband, internet, stupid phones, globalization and computers and jam them. The romantic poets were right. Technology would be fine, but not for a bunch of pinheads called humanity. I can hardly wait...
Letter to the editor: Dismayed in Monroeville
I watched the latest Monroeville council meeting with extreme dismay (“Monroeville decides against employee furlough,” April 16, TribLIVE). Greg Erosenko, as deputy mayor, is in a leadership position to act for the citizens of Monroeville. The vote on whether to lay off employees, in my opinion, was critical to the...
Letter to the editor: Schools must plan for next year
“School” has forever changed for students, educators and parents because of covid-19. Students have engaged in learning without personal contact with teachers and peers. Virtual activities, instructional packets and independent work have replaced traditional practices. Educators have provided instruction to students through continuous e-learning experiences and ensured that families without...
Letter to editor: Oversight of rescue spending
On April 16, I heard a member of the Congressional Oversight Commission, Bharat Ramamurti, discuss the $2.2 trillion rescue bill that the commission is tasked with monitoring. He mentioned that the $500 billion to be given to large corporations, no strings attached, would instead be used as collateral to borrow...
Letter to the editor: Government shouldn’t keep us from church
I am very disappointed in our government for making what I believe are unconstitutional regulations that have prevented Christians from attending services. “The government shall pass no laws infringing on the practice of any religion.” The regulations imposed on Pennsylvania have prevented members of churches from congregating as a “congregation.”...
Letter to the editor: Cyber charter school funding shouldn’t be cut
When so many students in traditional schools have no other recourse, I am grateful that my cyber charter school has provided continuity of education for my son. To disrupt his education would have been a setback. I can’t imagine losing the ability to make this choice for our family, and...
Letter to the editor: Supermarket workers are superheroes
The grocery store employees working to supply food to the American people are undeniably heroic and often unappreciated. Grocery store workers risk high levels of exposure to the wickedly contagious coronavirus, yet work diligently on the front lines, helping to sustain lives. Following public health guidelines to social distance is...
Letter to the editor: Broadband, internet killing civil liberties
Regarding the editorial “Don’t forget broadband after lockdown” (April 19, TribLIVE): You write that “broadband access needs to be viewed as a utility a little different from water, electricity or gas. It needs to be as accessible as sidewalks that connect us to our jobs, schools and banks.” I guess...
Letter to the editor: Why didn’t Mike Pence wear a mask?
Vice President Mike Pence disgusts me. Does he think he is better then all of us? Think of all the people that didn’t get to be with their loved ones before they died. And he’s allowed to go to the Mayo Clinic without a mask (“Pence comes under fire for...
Letter to the editor: PLCB breaking law?
I believe the PLCB is breaking federal law by requiring payment by credit card for curbside pickup. Marked on every paper bill is the term “this note is legal tender for all debts public and private.” By not accepting cash for any transaction, is the PLCB in violation of federal...
Letter to the editor: Main reason to reopen schools
I need to speak out concerning our president’s desire to reopen public schools before this school year ends (“Trump urges states to consider opening schools before summer,” April 28, TribLIVE). Some people say we need to open schools so that parents can go back to work. But schools are not...
Letter to the editor: Sacrificing lives for economy, war
There are people who are saying we are sacrificing people’s lives to open up business too soon. But don’t we send young men off to die in war so others may live in peace? Clem Zahrobsky Delmont...
Letter to the editor: Gov. Tom Wolf is protecting Pennsylvanians
In response to the letter “Disappointed in Wolf’s veto”: There has be no such anger or vitriol from Democrats in regards to matters related to covid-19. This letter perpetuates a false narrative that Democrats and Gov. Tom Wolf are against working families and want to stifle economic prosperity for Pennsylvanians....
