Letters to the Editor category, Page 74

Last month, township officials from across the commonwealth gathered in Harrisburg for the 100th conference of the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors. There were many takeaways from the event, but what struck me was how our corner of the state is uniquely situated to overcome looming economic challenges. It...

I just got to thinking: Why don’t socialists just move to established socialistic countries? Why go to all the planning, work and deception to turn a nation founded on Judeo-Christian principles socialistic? It seems like forced “conversion”; no free will. “As for me and my house” — you know, the...

Well, America, before I go, I just want to tell you that you deserve what you’re getting. You have a military that’s in no way ready to protect you because they’re too worried about pronouns. The Navy just named an active-duty sailor who is also a drag queen to be...

For many elderly or seriously ill members of our families, their final journey in life starts when they walk through the doors of a nursing home. No longer are the day-to-day cares of their well-being administered by family, relatives or friends, but are placed in the hands of the nursing...

As a caregiver and advocate, access to treatments that can change the course of the disease in a meaningful way for people like my grandfather and the residents I cared for is incredibly important to me. On Jan. 6, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved lecanemab, now known as...

After perusal of the article “School board races serve as culture war battlegrounds” (May 14, TribLIVE), I got to thinking about our national education system. In 1979, President Carter formed the Department of Education for political payback for teachers union support, and since then the unions have been firmly in...

Here we go again and again and again … another mass shooting after another. It seems the reaction to these horrible crimes nowadays is, “Really? Where at?” instead of, “Oh my God, what is going on in this country?” Who cares, and so what. To me, this is evidence of...

“The Justice Department will never stop working to defend the democracy to which all Americans are entitled,” Attorney General Merrick Garland recently told reporters after the Proud Boys conviction. The United States is not a democracy and was never intended to be a democracy. The United States is a republic!...

A recent feature article regarding law enforcement line-of-duty deaths was truly disheartening and speaks to our culture of gun violence. Eight local officers who lost their lives while serving our communities were highlighted. Five of those eight officers were fatally shot while responding to domestic disputes. At least some of...

The Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging local volunteers to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. An estimated 6.7 million Americans 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s. Here in Pennsylvania, there are more than 280,000. As the size of...

I have a few questions to Americans who call themselves Christians and their clergy. How can Christians turn their backs on innocent people fleeing war-torn or gang- and drug cartel-ridden countries, who flee only because their lives are at stake, especially since our country has been one of the greatest...

I would like to make a comment regarding the front-page headline in the May 9 print edition, “Mass killings: Why so many?”: The question was answered by the letter to the editor, “We must turn back to God” (May 1, TribLIVE). Helen Cindrich North Versailles The writer is executive director...

Biden, a modern-day Nero So, according to most recent polling, President Biden’s approval rating bounces from just below to just above 40%. It’s hard for me to imagine that 40% of the country thinks he is doing a good job. Let’s leave Donald Trump out of the conversation. He’s been...

So, according to most recent polling, President Biden’s approval rating bounces from just below to just above 40%. It’s hard for me to imagine that 40% of the country thinks he is doing a good job. Let’s leave Donald Trump out of the conversation. He’s been out of office for...

Each year, the American Hospital Association publishes a calendar of health-related dates so providers can plan relevant community events, create awareness about various health concerns and educate the public about prevention, signs and symptoms of health issues. May is no exception and includes Stroke Awareness Month, Mental Health Month, Melanoma/Skin...

The letter “Route 30 needs attention now” (May 8, TribLIVE) reminded me of a suggestion to help prevent wrong-way accidents: If those “very low” dividers at intersections were painted bright yellow and “maintained bright,” it could make the drivers more aware of the direction they are traveling. Hope this suggestion...

I’m not a person who fights or gets involved in public spats. I’m a regular parent who can’t sit silent anymore on important discussions involving children and pornographic books. The other side is loud, organized and backed by mainstream media. I’m not for censorship, I’m for individuals making up their...

Might I suggest to the writer of the letter “Fox News isn’t ‘news’ at all” (April 26, TribLIVE) that he leave the mainstream media cavern that shields its occupants from the truth? The bane of living in the cavern is manifest in those Heaven’s Gate followers never to see/hear of...

It was depressing to read the article “States chip away at child labor laws” (April 23). This past century, we fought hard for laws to protect workers against unfair labor practices and to protect our children against exploitation. Stories of our youth in sweat shops, mills and mines still are...

Another death occurred at the Allegheny County Jail. James Washington, age 42, was in intake on May 7, tested positive for opiates and died the following day. The recent National Commission on Correctional Health Care’s Mortality Report concerning the Allegheny County Jail stated the following: “The facility has a ‘detox...

My first job out of college in 1964 was with the B&O, then owned by Chessie and now CSX. In those days a major problem was something referred to as “deferred maintenance,” a euphemism for not making enough money to afford to properly repair tracks. Today, when I read about...

Last month, the Pennsylvania Game Commission voted to pass a change to menagerie regulations, thereby allowing wild animal exhibitors in our state to monetize public contact experiences with most wildlife. The vote ignored serious concerns raised by various organizations committed to wildlife protection and conservation. It was passed even though...

It’s not very hard to understand why they keep going after Donald Trump. If only people would open up their eyes and cast aside their prejudices. Trump was the proverbial “ugly duckling.” He didn’t belong. He was too radical. He didn’t fit in. But the average men and women in...

In a May 5 news conference, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said the Biden administration has distributed $330 million more to communities and agencies to “address the humanitarian needs of migrants” coming across our southern border. Relocation help, housing, hotel rooms, meals, health care, etc. Where is the $330 million...

I am a Marine veteran and member of the NRA. I am a registered Republican and owner of several firearms. Whenever a mass shooting or murder with a firearm happens in our country, the left is quick to blame the GOP, the NRA and law-abiding gun owners. I’ve grown tired...