Letters to the Editor category, Page 384
Letter to the editor: Let’s see Nancy Pelosi’s tax returns
Nancy Pelosi is two heartbeats away from slinking into the presidency. The Democrats have been banging away since the primaries to see Trump’s tax returns. He is a businessman, and his returns are complicated. They are also audited by the IRS yearly. The Democrats indirectly imply that the IRS is...
Letter to the editor: College isn’t for all students
I would like to thank Tom Davidson for his article “Pittsburgh region has thousands of job opportunities, Builders Guild says”. Although I am a retired educator, I have always felt that college is not the answer for everyone. I believe the problem is that parents do not agree with this...
Letter to the editor: Protecting our parks
The U.S. House of Representatives earlier this year passed a public lands package that permanently reauthorizes the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), a conservation program that has funded parks in every county across America since my parents were kids. I’m thrilled to see lasting protections for the parks and...
Letter to the editor: Medical marijuana effective, cheaper alternative
I read with interest Barbara Cisek’s op-ed “Congress must take action on drug prices” (April 6, TribLIVE) regarding a very important issue for so many of us. Cisek did not mention medical marijuana, which can be an alternative to expensive and not always effective prescription medications, and without the potential...
Letter to the editor: Who will get reparations?
Many politicians on the left, including Beto O’Rourke, have stated that they support reparations for African-Americans. I would like to know how they would determine who is a descendent of slavery. Is a person’s color going to be the determinant, or does a person have to have documentation in order...
Letter to the editor: Bernie Sanders & socialism
Bernie Sanders recently cried that three people owned more of the nation’s wealth than the lower 50% of the public. Perhaps he is right. Maybe we should all adopt his socialist philosophy. Then we would all have income equality. We would all be poor. Look at Venezuela. In only two...
Letter to the editor: Support bold climate action
Thank you for publishing the op-ed by Penn State climate scientist Michael Mann and PennEnvironment’s Flora Cardoni (“Moving Pa. to clean-energy powerhouse,” March 29, TribLIVE). Thank you for raising awareness of the urgent need for action on climate change and bringing to light solutions. Renewable energy portfolio standards at the...
Letter to the editor: Reasons to legalize marijuana
It’s hard to resist commenting on C.A. Ray’s letter “Why legalize pot”. Ray remarks that marijuana is “much worse” than tobacco, but offers nothing to support that. I believe no one has ever died from smoking pot. Cigarettes? He asks the governor for a reason he is considering legalizing pot....
Letter to the editor: Praise for jury foreman in Michael Rosfeld case
Jesse Rawls Sr., the jury foreman in the Michael Rosfeld trial, deserves praise for his sound judgment based on the facts of this case. He was able to concentrate on the evidence presented and filter out the calls for retribution against the officer. Rawls’ actions showed great courage and sets...
Letter to the editor: Matt Schimizzi for judge in Westmoreland
Judges rule on the basis of law, not public opinion, and should be totally indifferent to the pressure of the times. This is one of the many reasons I’m supporting Matt Schimizzi for judge in the Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas. Randy S. McIndoe Jeannette...
Letter to the editor: Abortion & overpopulation
Regarding Al Duerig’s letter “Overpopulation will destroy earth” (Feb. 27, TribLIVE): You really helped to open our eyes to the mindset of the many millions who support abortion. If overpopulation is truly a concern, I assume you don’t have any children, or are hopeful that you won’t become a grandfather....
Letter to the editor: True Democrats should revolt
I do not know what letter George O. Curry (“Democrats want balance,” March 27, TribLIVE) was reading, because I did not praise President Trump in my letter (“Not true Democrats,” March 13, TribLIVE). I did not call the Democrats socialists or communists. I did not even mention the Republican party....
Letter to the editor: Gun sanctuaries
Bad ideas and actions trigger more bad ideas and actions when groups on the opposite end of the political pendulum react like they are doing in Colorado, where numerous counties have declared themselves “Second Amendment sanctuary counties.” Timothy E. Walsh North Huntingdon...
Letter to the editor: Pipelines are critical
Natural gas and oil continue to play an increasingly important role every day in the U.S. New data reveals natural gas use in the U.S. hit a record high in 2018, largely due to its role in producing more than 30% of the country’s electricity. On the other hand, crude...
Letter to the editor: Fox News not fair, balanced
More hilarious than the comics section of the Trib are the occasional letters that extol Fox News as the “other side” of current political discourse. The failure of so many to recognize the network’s dishonesty has led to their conviction that to get the “truth” out of any political controversy,...
Letter to the editor: Mitchell Garabedian’s criticism
In regard to lawyer Mitchell Garabedian’s criticisms of the Erie diocese opening its files (“Erie Catholic diocese will open files to priest sex abuse victims,” April 5, TribLIVE): Garabedian does not prosecute priests but represents victims. The diocese has not released these names. This is a search for customers. Robert...
Letter to the editor: Left still can’t get over Trump’s win
Democrat Pam Iovino won the hotly contested Senate race in the 37th District and what happened the next day? Nothing. No angry mobs roaming the streets and picketing the Senate office. No paid protesters with prepared signs marching. No calls of voter fraud. No blocked highways. No local celebrities crying...
Letter to the editor: Politicians & your money
All politicians have very little problem spending your money. The Democrats just do it more often. John Newhouse Shaler...
Letter to the editor: Socialism never works
There are some scary things going on in our country. The influential radical left of the Democratic Party is aggressively promoting economic socialism. As economist Thomas Sowell said, socialism sounds great, but simply has never worked. Socialist policies promise free college, medical care, housing and support, so they attract poorly...
Letter to the editor: Saving the planet
In my letter “Global lukewarming” (Feb. 15, TribLIVE) I presented two instances when dire scientific projections were promulgated and publicly accepted, only to dramatically fail. I cited the book “Lukewarming,” which contains scientific articles that provide a realistic view of climate change. Letter-writer George A. West (“Ignoring facts,” March 15,...
Sounding off: Keep the Pittsburgh airport world class
I have traveled into and out of Pittsburgh International Airport at least 240 times since the new terminal opened in 1992. My first trip was on the terminal’s first day. My wife and I arrived eight hours before our flight’s scheduled departure because we expected the newness of the airport...
Letter to the editor: Leaving the liberals
I recommend that anyone who is a member of a minority (homosexual, black, Hispanic, women, et al.) and has a deep resentment of President Trump, or who cannot understand how any rational person could support this president, view Mark Levin’s March 3 interview with #WalkAway movement founder Brandon Straka on...
Letter to the editor: Gov. Tom Wolf’s tax plan will hurt consumers
Gov. Tom Wolf must enjoy Groundhog Day, as his latest plan, Restore Pennsylvania, is simply the same attempt to tax and borrow on the backs of citizens. Like Groundhog Day, Wolf’s plan is the same every year. The only difference is that every year he masks his attempt to tax...
Letter to the editor: Climate activism not just for Democrats
Regarding the article “Gore: US getting close to political shift on climate change”: Climate activism is not just for Democrats; however, it has been associated with them. The article implies that conservatives and moderates being pushed toward action are outsiders to climate change, coming late to the party the liberals...
Letter to the editor: Fund our own security
In January, the U.S. House of Representatives passed House Resolution 21, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, which included over $35 billion in foreign aid. Funds are allocated to fight illegal immigration, terrorism, and sex and drug trafficking; secure borders; assist refugees; fund peace-keeping, disaster assistance and global security efforts; finance militaries;...
