Letters to the Editor category, Page 46
Sounding off: Minimum wage, Biden, Trump at top of week’s letters
Pennsylvanians need a raise State Rep. Jesse Topper hit the nail on the head when he said Pennsylvanians need more money in their pockets (“We can stop the pinch who stole Christmas,” Dec. 20, TribLive). But he was tone deaf with his answer. We, the struggling middle class, need a...
Letter to the editor: Pennsylvanians need a raise
State Rep. Jesse Topper hit the nail on the head when he said Pennsylvanians need more money in their pockets (“We can stop the pinch who stole Christmas,” Dec. 20, TribLive). But he was tone deaf with his answer. We, the struggling middle class, need a pay increase to deal...
Letter to the editor: Biden is no hero
I find it interesting the accolades the writer of the letter “Thankful for Biden’s accomplishments” (Dec. 26, TribLive) bestowed on President Biden, and I’d like to share what else Biden has done. His history of lies goes back to his Senate days, and when he thought he was going to...
Letter to the editor: Why is parking so difficult at Acrisure Stadium?
Why does almost every football stadium I see on television have adequate parking, as opposed to Pittsburgh? I guess it’s because the Rooney family preferred mega-bucks development income to parking convenience at Acrisure Stadium. Greed. Mark Miller Murrysville...
Letter to the editor: Cost of covid treatment evidence of drug companies’ gouging
A few months ago, a friend of mine contracted covid. Soon after, her medical insurance company issued a statement stating they had paid the drug company $1,453.55 for the Paxlovid treatment. The high cost of the antiviral was a little concerning, and I decided to do some research into the...
Letter to the editor: Remembering Officer Leonard Miller
Officer Leonard C. Miller, the first Black police officer for Apollo, was a distinguished graduate of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Police Academy. He began his tour of duty Jan. 1, 1980, and was killed at 21 in the line of duty Jan. 3, 1980. Miller was genuine by nature...
Letter to the editor: Clowns come to town ahead of the Trump circus
The circus is not even in town yet, and the show has already begun. The last piece of legislative business for the House of Representatives of the 118th Congress is to fund the government. On Sept. 25, the Senate and the House voted to pass the bipartisan continuing resolution HR...
Letter to the editor: Trump-haters will be eating their words
I read with some sadness the letter “Let Trump’s destruction play out” (Dec. 27, TribLive). In his first sentence, the writer steals from the greatest talk show host and conservative commentator of all time, Rush Limbaugh, who coined the term “low information voter” years ago to describe people just like...
Letter to the editor: Have we elected a king in Trump?
The headline “Judge rejects Trump’s bid to dismiss hush money conviction because of Supreme Court immunity ruling” (Dec. 16, TribLive) caught my eye. Reading the AP article raised my eyebrows, and I had to read and reread the last line of the first paragraph, “But the overall future of the...
Letter to the editor: Biden is unfit and should be removed
In my opinion, President Biden has proven that he is unfit for office, but he is still there. There is a set process to remove him if he is unable to do his job. To me, the people trusted to protect the country are showing themselves just as unfit. Shouldn’t...
Letter to the editor: System is rigged for Trump and Musk
President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk are two peas in a pod. Both think they hit a home run, but in fact they were born on third base. Both came from extremely wealthy families and connived and plotted their way to become billionaires. Both are obsessed with money and will...
Letter to the editor: Destroying our foundations
Webster defines murder as an unlawful killing, and it should be condemned. The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, however, has been hailed by some and justified by others (such as Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who stated that “you can only push someone so far”) as though this murder were a...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s promises and priorities
Is anyone registering what Donald Trump is now saying about the price of groceries and Social Security? I watched at least six times as he promised to lower prices of groceries “on Day 1.” Now he is saying it is complicated and won’t be easy (hint, it’s not going to...
Letter to the editor: Money doesn’t equal meaningful
I am writing in response to Rep. Jesse Topper’s op-ed “We can stop the pinch who stole Christmas” (Dec. 20, TribLive). While I certainly agree that the current economic situation makes it difficult for us to purchase everything we would like to, I take exception to his statement that “the...
Letter to the editor: Thanks to all who donated to support Pollard family
On behalf of myself and fellow Greensburg Walmart co-workers of Elizabeth Pollard, we would like to thank everyone who donated and supported the GoFundMe fundraiser for Liz, who tragically died after falling into a sinkhole in Marguerite. Liz was a beloved friend to so many who worked with her. She...
Letter to the editor: America’s health care system is broken
United Healthcare alone reported profits in excess of $23 billion in 2023. Former CEO Brian Thompson’s salary for 2023 was $10.2 million. Despite taking billions from the “system” to administrate and often deny care, Thompson and company never treated a sick person and never cured anyone of anything. Citizens of Canada,...
Letter to the editor: Tomlin should resign
Dear Mike Tomlin, Happy Holidays to you and your family. I have a problem only you can resolve. Please stop using the phrase “the standard is the standard.” I don’t think you know the standard. As a Christian man, you surely realize it is blasphemy. You are not Chuck Noll,...
Sounding off: On Tomlin, on Trump, on taxes
Tomlin should resign Dear Mike Tomlin, Happy Holidays to you and your family. I have a problem only you can resolve. Please stop using the phrase “the standard is the standard.” I don’t think you know the standard. As a Christian man, you surely realize it is blasphemy. You are...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s chaos
Donald Trump isn’t even in the White House yet but is already sowing the chaos he does so well. He and Elon Musk (who I believe should have no say in anything) tanked the bipartisan stopgap spending bill. Musk asked why “we” should give the Democrats everything they want. How...
Letter to the editor: State leaders should follow Innamorato’s lead
From her first day in office, Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato has prioritized engaging directly with her constituents to identify and address their concerns and priorities. Innamorato’s 2025 budget proposal demonstrated the leadership we need to put the county in a stronger fiscal position while remaining focused on creating an...
Letter to the editor: Does hard work work pay off?
Does our hard work pay off? I ask because I’ve worked several full-time and part-time jobs. Some employers were fair, while others toxic. All employees have had the same experience at some level. Nevertheless, many of us work hard to make ends meet. Others work hard to be promoted or...
Letter to the editor: Westmoreland sheriff spreading hatred
Sheriff James Albert’s letter “Keeping Westmoreland County safe” (Dec. 10, TribLive), regarding “society becoming more dangerous” and women purchasing guns for protection, in which he repeatedly mentions “illegal aliens,” is fearmongering under the auspices of law enforcement. Most women who are victims of violence are abused by known partners, not...
Letter to the editor: Let Trump’s destruction play out
Democrats need to stay out of Donald Trump’s way this time and let him do what he does well, which is destroy the country, so his low-info voters feel it in the only place they seem to have any nerve endings left, i.e., their pocketbooks. These folks, mired as they...
Letter to the editor: Hope for a better tomorrow with Trump
Although I am cautiously hopeful for our country during this holiday season, it’s hard to fully embrace an optimistic outlook when I consider the possibly irreversible damage done during our current presidential administration. A bungled, shameful Afghanistan pullout. A Chinese spy balloon permitted to fly the entire breadth of our...
Letter to the editor: Freedom of speech, women and guns
Regarding the letter “Sheriff’s divisive letter tarnishes office” (Dec. 20, TribLive), about Sheriff James Albert’s opinion on women getting guns for their safety: Albert is a citizen of Westmoreland County and the USA and is entitled to his opinion, just as other public office-holders have written letters to the Trib....
