Letters to the Editor category, Page 345
Sounding off: Nancy Pelosi’s clever nonaction
I believe Nancy Pelosi has no intentions of sending the House’s Articles of Impeachment to the Senate for trial. Not now that it’s 2020, or ever, for that matter. She has never had any such intentions. She explains that she is “convinced” Trump will not get a “fair” trial but...
Letter to the editor: Democrats’ hate
I was taken aback by Edward A. Svitek’s letter “Morals, decency & Trump” (Dec. 27, TribLIVE) mentioning my letter “Tired of Democrats’ letters” (Dec 4, TribLIVE). I was raised to not hate anybody, even my critics. I asked the paper to limit the number of letters because we are talking...
Letter to the editor: A more compassionate Republican Party
As a new “liberal/progressive” Republican, I believe that the national Republican Party must change and evolve in fundamental and significant ways if it is to be at all competitive with the national Democratic Party beginning in 2042-44, when over 50% of the U.S. is predicted to be “non-white.” The national...
John Stossel: Congressional grandstanding
Congressional hearings were created to educate lawmakers so they have knowledge before they pass bills or impeach a president. Not today. Today, hardly any education happens. During the President Trump impeachment “testimony,” legislators tried to score points. At least five times, Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., shut down criticism by shouting,...
Letter to the editor: School buses & traffic
After reading James Sikorski’s letter concerning busing issues (“Illegal school-bus passing,” Jan. 3, TribLIVE), I was pleased to see I’m not the only one concerned about this problem. 1) I have never received a citation for passing a school bus. 2) The situations the operators put other drivers in is...
Letter to the editor: Caring for those with no choice in abortion debate
Regarding Al Duerig’s letter “Abortion least of evils?” (Dec. 22, TribLIVE): Nowhere in my letter (“Wolf’s veto of abortion ban,” Dec. 9, TribLIVE) did I say I was a prophet of God. What I said was all humans are made in the image of God. You may not believe in...
Letter to the editor: Supreme Court should stop impeachment
The express political impeachment was on all the channels and in all the papers. Christmas vacation was more important for Nancy Pelosi than passing on her official paperwork to the Senate, another blatant political delay tactic. With the delay, the Democrats could now raise more political questions they missed or...
Letter to the editor: Which of our allies will stand with America?
President Trump took out a terrorist, something that should have happened years ago. This could cause a major conflict. Maybe it’s time to clean up the area, especially Iran. But now America goes to our allies to see who supports us. My prediction is that France will be the first...
Letter to the editor: Who are we to question God?
The letter “Abortion least of evils “(Dec. 22, TribLive), in which Al Duerig attacks God while millions are celebrating the birth of his son, Jesus, crosses a line. I could write a book to rebut his letter, but instead will reply with a quote from French philosopher Albert Camus: “I...
Letter to the editor: National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
The statistics are devastating: In 2019, more than 260 officers were shot in the line of duty, and more than 40 officers made the ultimate sacrifice — which is why on Jan. 9, the Fraternal Order of Police Pennsylvania State Lodge is encouraging you to take the time to say...
Letter to the editor: Pa. legislators’ pay
I read with bewilderment Richard Herd’s letter “Inflation for Pa. officials vs. Pa. seniors” on the cost of living discrepancy between the Pennsylvania Legislature and seniors. There is a good reason for it that is far worse than Herd can imagine. It dates back to the legislators’ infamous midnight pay...
Letter to the editor: Why Democrats want Trump gone
Those seeking the Democratic presidential candidacy are lockstep in their support of abortion and repealing the Hyde Amendment, even though 21 days after fertilization the pre-born baby’s heart begins to beat. By 4 weeks, the heart typically beats between 105 and 121 times per minute. In stark contrast, President Trump...
Letter to the editor: Unchristian Trump must go
Because of my Christian upbringing, I expect our president to demonstrate moral leadership, to represent all people, regardless of gender, race and religion, and to set an example for our children. So it is profoundly saddening to observe President Trump’s failures. He has bragged of assaulting women (“when you’re a...
Letter to the editor: Churches should help homeless
With the number of homeless people increasing yearly, I believe churches should get more involved to provide some relief. This especially holds true during the winter months. The Diocese of Greensburg could be instrumental in addressing this serious and depressing situation, possibly by providing some cots and warm meals. The...
Letter to the editor: Abortion as population control?
Al Duerig’s “Abortion least of evils?” is one of the most shocking and disgusting letters to the editor I have ever read. In his support for abortion as a means of population control, he states, “Where better to start trimming our numbers than those who are defective and will be...
Letter to the editor: Facts on Ukraine, Biden, Trump
Letter-writer Kathleen Bollinger (“Biden’s actions in Ukraine should be examined,” Dec. 26, TribLIVE) seems to be unaware of facts already established. President Trump is running an ad in which Joe Biden brags that he called for the firing of Viktor Shokin in exchange for the United States releasing $1 billion...
Letter to the editor: Real ID is a real pain
I could really relate to Dwayne Buffer’s letter “Real ID a money-making scam.” Here’s a little more from the female perspective. Ladies — don’t change your maiden name when you get married. By all means, never change it and then get divorced and/or remarried. Finally, never, ever decide to use...
Letter to the editor: Abortion & the value of life
Regarding Al Duerig’s letter “Abortion least of evils?” (Dec. 22, TribLIVE): I think he has letter-writer John Watson (“Wolf`s veto of abortion ban,” Dec. 9, TribLIVE) pegged all wrong. I don’t believe Watson thinks of himself as a prophet from God, only a good Christian trying to convince people abortion...
Letter to the editor: We need action on climate change in new year
The year 2019 saw much bad news on climate change, from destructive forest fires in the Amazon to disappointing results from the U.N. Climate Summit in Madrid. In the journal Nature, seven climate scientists laid out the case for the planet being in a state of climate emergency — as...
Letter to the editor: Nancy Pelosi’s clever nonaction
I believe Nancy Pelosi has no intentions of sending the House’s Articles of Impeachment to the Senate for trial. Not now that it’s 2020, or ever, for that matter. She has never had any such intentions. She explains that she is “convinced” Trump will not get a “fair” trial but...
Letter to the editor: Impressed by visit to Mister Rogers’ hometown
Several years ago, I set out westward primarily for a short vacation. I thought Pittsburgh would’ve been my one and only stop. I called the studio where Fred Rogers recorded his broadcasts for many years, and a staff person insisted I should visit Latrobe, his birthplace, too. I immediately boarded...
Letter to the editor: ‘Dark Waters’ perpetuates falsehoods
Regarding the Associated Press review “Ominous ‘Dark Waters’ is like ‘Chernobyl’ for America” (Nov. 27, TribLIVE): The movie “Dark Waters” perpetuates falsehoods about science to sell movie tickets. As one of the six scientists who co- authored the 1999 cattle health report featured in the movie, I feel ethically bound to...
Sounding off: Indifference may end our republic
The end of an empire slowly creeps in unawares. It’s like a chronic case of indigestion repeatedly ignored until it’s diagnosed as stage 4 stomach cancer. And the prognosis for America the Beautiful could be terminal. Generations indoctrinated by a lifetime of the blue glow of television have been rendered...
Letter to the editor: National debt under Trump, Obama
We are constantly hearing about the soaring national debt under Donald Trump. One of my statistics textbooks in college was titled “How to Lie with Statistics,” which seems to be the norm today. Since Trump became president, the average compounded rate of increase of the national debt has been 5.09%....
Letter to the editor: Capitalism is a sin
Regarding Dr. Joel Last’s letter “Socialism & religious values” (Nov. 9, TribLIVE): You associate capitalism with God, but I believe that capitalism can truly be evil. Yes, there are laws involving capitalism that prevent committing the sins and crimes listed in the Ten Commandments, but capitalism in itself is a...
