Letters to the Editor category, Page 398
Letter to the editor: Let’s go back to paper over plastic
Everyone talks about how much plastic is in our oceans, landfills, etc., and now even the recyclers don’t want it. To help this situation, I propose that all stores and supermarkets revert back to using paper bags instead of putting one or two items in a little worthless plastic bag....
Letter to the editor: Pa. has sunshine, too!
A recent cartoon questioned whether Pennsylvania has enough sunshine for Gov. Tom Wolf’s 10 percent solar goal. Germany was the No. 1 solar nation for years, and we get more sun than they do. If you look at a graph of the price of solar in the last 15 years,...
Letter to the editor: Before casino opens, look to prevent theft
Well, this is certainly great news for the area. The new casino will be open this year. The politicians are anxious to spend that new revenue. But, there is only so much money available for recreation, and the gambling money will have to come from somewhere. You may have noticed...
Letter to the editor: Rational gun discussion would be ‘real start’
The editorial “Pa. officials make moves on guns” (Dec. 14, TribLIVE) lauds the “real start to a conversation,” referring to Mayor Bill Peduto’s press conference to propose a City of Pittsburgh ordinance banning assault weapons. The Trib’s characterization of the city’s proposal as a “real start” is interesting. These discussions...
Letter to the editor: Befitting memorial to Hulton Bridge
I recently had the opportunity to read the article on the Hulton Bridge art project (“Riverview High School art project gets state funding boost,” Nov. 13, TribLIVE). Bravo to the people and organizations responsible for making this cultural venture happen. Alkthough I will miss that majestic rattletrap structure that spanned...
Letter to the editor: Catholic Church not above the law
The Catholic Church has a lot of nerve airing a radio commercial urging Catholics to come back to their religion by coming to confession. Are you kidding? Once again, ignore the perverted priests and focus on what laypeople have done wrong. It sickens me that the Catholic Church continues to...
Letter to the editor: TEACH grants should be paid back
Regarding the article ”Feds to reconsider TEACH grant ‘bait-and-switch’ issue for educators” (Dec. 15, TribLIVE): First off, I want to say I have the utmost respect for teachers. But, their school loans are no different than the ones my son had to repay — and repay he did, by himself....
Letter to the editor: Marijuana dispensary’s parking issues
Regarding the front-page story “Greensburg medical marijuana dispensary set to open” (Dec. 16, TribLIVE): Where will the 1,000 customers from Westmoreland County who will be stopping by to get their illegal (according to the federal government) drugs park? There is one small parking area. Guess where they are going to...
Letter to the editor: Paleolithic views on NPs & MDs
Letter-writer Dr. Lawrence John’s Paleolithic view of nurse practitioners shocks the conscience (“Nurse practitioners & doctors,” Dec. 24, TribLIVE). I know nurse practitioner Cathy Grant, and she has a clear understanding of the boundaries between NPs and physicians (“Please, let nurse practitioners serve patients,” Dec. 8, TribLIVE). The NPs I...
