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Letter to the editor: As Pa. plans to track us, remember the Gestapo
I once believed the Jewish community worried needlessly about people forgetting the horrors of the Holocaust. But it is now becoming apparent that most Americans do not remember or even know about the horrors of the German Gestapo, which tracked down and arrested any German citizen who did not follow...
Letter to the editor: Dickinson has progressive vision for 18th District
Pennsylvania’s 18th District voters face a choice to reelect a career politician, an inexperienced millennial or Jerry Dickinson. Dickinson is a man with political ambition who brings a balance of academic credentials, real-world experience and progressive ideas. Constructive and positive change will be realized if voters in the district decide...
Letter to the editor: Have pride and protect us all from coronavirus
For all of those who don’t believe how serious this virus is: Do you think all who died wanted this? Put yourself in the shoes of the nurses and other medical professionals who work to save lives. They do what they can with what they have until a cure comes....
Letter to the editor: Investigations needed into Pa.’s money
An open letter to the auditor general and attorney general, inspired by all the letters being printed about Pennsylvania: Please investigate where all the Pennsylvania gas tax dollars are being spent. For 58 cents per gallon, our roads should be in pristine shape. They are not. Please tell us how...
Letter to the editor: Mayor Bill Peduto’s gun moves misplaced
Well, it looks like Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto is at it again. He is determined to put those darn legal gun owners in their proper place — under the boots of “our” government (“Pittsburgh argues it has legal authority to regulate use of firearms.” ) He seems unable to count...
Editorial: Giving SNAP funds to students is a late reaction
The biggest problem with bailing water out of the bottom of a leaky boat is that it doesn’t prioritize fixing the problem over dealing with the problem. Fill a bucket with water and dump it over the side? It might be the first instinct, but that water is immediately replaced...
Tom Purcell: Ill-timed invasion of the murder hornets
The murder hornets don’t stand a chance. We’re still amid a pandemic that has dragged on way too long, producing far too many bizarre, exaggerated doomsday scenarios on social media. Some of our political leaders are enjoying absolute power a little too absolutely. Conspiracy theorists claim Bill Gates, who’s probably...
Letter to the editor: Help us save the postal service
Word has it the U.S. Postal Service could go bust between June and October. Although letter volume has been declining, it has really fallen off during this pandemic. For us dedicated postal workers, this would be a disaster. We, like all the other essential workers, are a vital part of...
Letter to the editor: Comparing Obama, Trump economies
In response to Richard Lafferty’s riposte “Economic truths about Obama, Trump” (March 18, TribLIVE) to my letter “Obama vs. Trump on national debt” (Feb. 27, TribLIVE): I agree the Bible says the “truth shall make you free.” But I will quickly follow up with the comment it depends where you...
Letter to the editor: No civilian coronavirus corps
Well done, Gov. Wolf. Your misguided actions to save us from a virus that has infected a small percentage of people has in the blink of an eye ruined lives and livelihoods. Many businesses will never recover. And don’t hand me the BS that millions would have died had you...
Letter to the editor: Alarmed by Pa.’s acceptance of Wolf’s actions
I was surprised to learn that, according to polls, the majority of Pennsylvania voters support Gov. Tom Wolf’s continued draconian measures during this unprecedented time. Perhaps they had just received their stimulus, unemployment or supplemental checks and were feeling generous. We must remember this supply of money is temporary and...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of May 11
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of May 11....
Editorial cartoons for the week of May 11
Editorial cartoons for the week of May 11....
S.E. Cupp: The undeniable deterioration of the president
Every parent has warily confronted the hypothetical question: What would you do if you suspected your child was unwell? Not physically, but emotionally unwell, or mentally unstable? Imagine learning your teenager, for example, had been yelling demeaning slurs at the girls in his class, harassing them and calling them names....
Letter to the editor: No longer land of free
I am glad to see that the sports complex being built in West Deer is an essential business and granted a waiver under our current pandemic (“Construction of West Deer sports complex continues despite coronavirus pandemic,” April 30, TribLIVE). I thought all sports activities and bars were closed under current...
Editorial: Line drawn in sand at Pittsburgh skate park
Sometimes someone doesn’t use common sense and it ruins things for everyone. And sometimes a lot of people don’t use common sense and it just starts to spread like, well, a virus. That kind of outbreak could be happening around a Pittsburgh park. It started with the city’s shutdown of...
Letter to the editor: Gov. Wolf, open Pennsylvania
Gov. Wolf: Open up this state — not bit by bit or by throwing us a few scraps of freedom here and there so it ends up dragging on for months, but everything. This has gone well beyond “flattening the curve.” Get over your thrill of power or your Trump...
Letter to the editor: We’re all responsible for ourselves
We’ve become a society when something bad happens, it’s somebody else’s fault. Most of the time there is something the victim could have done to prevent it. At some point, those of us at high risk of covid-19 infection need to be responsible for ourselves. The rest of society shouldn’t...
Letter to the editor: Pa. must ensure public school funding
It is disheartening to read in the article “Norwin proposes 2.9% hike in school taxes” (April 21, TribLIVE) that Norwin School Board officials are being forced to raise taxes. While covid-19-related revenue shortfalls will drive many area schools to make difficult decisions like Norwin, we can’t ignore other important factors...
Letter to the editor: Problems with mail-in voting
Mail-in voting for everyone. Are you kidding? 1) How can you be sure the person filling out the form is the person it’s intended for? 2) Absentee ballots are not secret ballots. 3) Double voting will happen. This should not be open for discussion. 4) Do you depend on the...
Letter to the editor: We’re all in need, not just the needy
I’d like to make an observation that seems to go unnoticed in this time of disaster. It is interesting to me and may become a concern before this is all over. I truly understand the needs of those who don’t have the resources to fully take care of themselves. I...
Letter to the editor: Plenty of Pa. proof of need for term limits
When Pennsylvania officials can’t run the government effectively, why do they want to run a retail business? As if we didn’t need one more good reason Pennsylvania should get out of the retail liquor business. Pennsylvania is one of the last two states in the United States that continues to...
Letter to the editor: Democrats not helping Pa.
Recently we’ve heard a lot of politicians ignore and silence small businesses, not acknowledging that the coronavirus is both a health and financial crisis for our commonwealth and nation. Many small businesses are in jeopardy of being ruined due to being closed with no revenue coming in. If they close,...
Letter to the editor: Each state responsible for itself
The National Governors Association has requested $500 billion in direct aid to states as many states face enhanced budget crises due to the unexpected economic ravages of the covid-19 pandemic. No doubt the suspension of the U.S. economy has added unforeseen financial burdens to many already struggling state budgets. However,...
Letter to the editor: Not grateful to Trump for stimulus check
I am not a President Trump fan. Trump used our taxpayer dollars to send me $1,200. The president had his name put on the checks. I was appalled that he would use taxpayer money to give the impression he was giving us the money. Today, I received another letter from...
