Letters to the Editor category, Page 288

If there was ever a newspaper article that was the perfect example of why people don’t like or trust the police, it’s “Former Springdale police chief shoots dog belonging to Allegheny Valley Regional police chief” (June 27, TribLIVE). Every detail of this story is horrible. Why does ex-Chief Julio Medeiros...

The media often attributes the increases in coronavirus to “opening up” too early, President Trump’s rallies, people vacationing at beaches, etc. Hardly ever mentioned are the protests, which could cause spreading of the virus. Thousands of people protest from the early hours until the middle of the night, many without...

Pesticides have been used for decades to manage invasive weeds and combat pests in homes, schools, early learning centers and public places. However, there is a growing body of evidence showing that exposure to toxic pesticides can cause both short- and long-term health risks, and children are especially vulnerable. In...

As another Independence Day is upon us, here’s a quick review of why we broke away from England. It seems that Thomas Jefferson had a poor opinion of King George III. The main problem — poor customer service. George never listened and he had no competition. Tom understood that competition...

I encourage everyone to fly the American flag proudly and properly on Independence Day. At the same time, do not dishonor the flag by wearing it or using a disposable object with the flag printed on it. These are violations of the Flag Code, which by Act of Congress on...

In the days since the killing of George Floyd, many organizations (nonprofit and for-profit) have used their numerous social media platforms to express their support for protesters and their message. Fortunately, the negative response has been in the minority. Businesses and organizations are being told to mind their own business....

I voted for Trump, just as I have voted for every Republican before him since I could register in 1992. I have been to eight of the last 10 Marches for Life in Washington. I was told by Sean Hannity on his radio show that I was his conductor of...

Regarding the article “Trafford councilman criticized for transphobic joke about state health secretary” (June 24, TribLIVE): Zack Cole, who are you to judge Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine’s gender? Her name is “Rachel,” not “Richard.” It is called R-E-S-P-E-C-T. You are in public office and should be dealing with...

In her letter “Our leaders must speak out on racism” (June 27, TribLIVE), Aileen Cunningham wrote that “silence on racism is complicity.” This does not apply in the current social/political situation. You are not a racist just because you choose not to join those who are protesting. Many Americans are...

Don’t call me racist then ask for my vote. Jamie W. Maus Southwest Greensburg...

I always laugh when I remember one of my father-in-law’s favorite quips: “Everyone is entitled to their own wrong opinion.” Dare I write a letter to the editor expressing my wrong opinion? Or dare I write a letter seeking answers based on truth? What would possess a man, Minneapolis police...

Enough is enough already. Admittedly, the police officer(s) in Minneapolis committed a heinous, grievous criminal act in the killing of George Floyd. There is no excuse for that kind of behavior from any of our law enforcement officers. And there are other racist police officers who need to be removed,...

I watch the news on TV and see firsthand the sickening destruction of my beloved country. Our government seems to have abandoned us because President Trump is a threat to the entrenched corrupt politicians in the swamp. That so many citizens support his ouster, which, in my opinion, would destroy...

It was the summer of 1776 when 56 patriots signed their death warrants by ascribing their names to the Declaration of Independence. They elected George Washington, a handsome, swashbuckling young man, as the general of the ragtag Continental Army. He successfully led this small army against the greatest fighting force...

The world has changed so much. To think I didn’t love the annual fireworks displays, too, when I was young would be silly. But it’s not annual anymore. It’s every night lately. I’m not young anymore, for one thing. Dogs hate them, and it is a disturbance of the peace....

Kathleen Bollinger’s latest diatribe “Health care and mask mandates” (June 11, TribLIVE) deserves to be broadly challenged. She, along with others of her seemingly angry, misguided ilk, advocates violence if she doesn’t get her way — writing that Gov. Tom Wolf “should be removed using any necessary force” if he...

Several things became clear to me while reading social media posts about bar closures in Allegheny County. First, many servers and bartenders continue to feel unsafe due to covid-19 and patrons’ lack of standards for themselves inside of establishments. In addition, servers overwhelmingly have had experiences where if they tried...

There is actually good news from covid-19 for this Independence Day. We won’t be facing heavy traffic. And the meat shortage will keep us safe from our outdoor grills. Folks who grill hamburgers and hot dogs face a nasty choice. The U.S. Meat and Poultry Hotline advises grilling at high...

I was born with a rare congenital heart defect that has required multiple open-heart surgeries. I wear a mask because I trust the doctors and experts who saved my life. It was inevitable, I suppose, that wearing masks has become a uniquely partisan issue in America. This, in my opinion,...

George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis was a terrible tragedy that should never have happened, and the police officers responsible should be punished to the full extent of the law. However, on June 1 in St. Louis, a retired Black police officer was shot and killed by looters while he was...

I respect all races and have Black friends and close friends in the Asian community. I am baffled by the current attitude that everything related to the Black race must change to reach peace. Tearing down Confederate statues, banning the Confederate flag and changing the names of military bases is...

With humility I will explain the difference between Black Lives Matter and “all lives matter” as I understand it. It goes without saying that “all lives matter.” Black lives, Mexican lives, white lives and of course police lives all matter. BLM does not deny this or minimize the value of...

Millions of Americans have lost their jobs due to the covid-19 pandemic. There are millions more on the front lines who are putting their lives on the line to keep the rest of us safe and healthy. Congress must act now to protect all working people, keep every community healthy...

President Trump’s supporters say Democrats are haters because we dislike Trump. What’s not to like about your brave president? When Trump saw peaceful demonstrators across the street from the White House, he went to the underground bunker. Oh wait — he went to inspect the bunker in the middle of...

Regarding Gov. Tom Wolf’s “popularity problems”: How did he happen to be elected twice? Alan Schultz McCandless...