Letters to the Editor category, Page 61

In the letter “Lingg will defend our values” (Feb. 9, TribLive) regarding the “uniparty,” I found it most interesting that the writer’s supported candidate, Jamie Lingg, is against the bipartisan “meet-me-in-the-middle” caucus collaborating across party lines. Is not the work on behalf of all constituents exactly what we send our...

Now that he’s become a religious publisher, here are some commandments we might expect from citizen Trump: Overvalue thy properties for lenders and undervalue for collectors of tax. Remember that the Lord provideth female begetting organs for men of fame or wealth to grab. Belittle the meek, those with disabilities...

The writer of the letter ”Bizzarro’s lack of leadership” (March 26, TribLive) accuses Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, the Democratic Party’s endorsed candidate for state treasurer, of not supporting reproductive freedom. It is ridiculous to believe that over 150 pro-choice Democratic leaders — from U.S. Congress members like Mary Gay Scanlon to...

Summer Lee works tirelessly to champion for Western Pennsylvania. She promotes economic justice, union jobs and environmental justice, and co-sponsored 20-plus bills strengthening voting rights, safeguarding democracy and fighting for reproductive health. She passed through committee $10.7 million in funding for food assistance, addressing antisemitism, affordable housing, rebuilding infrastructure and...

As a former eight-year member of Murrysville Council, I have a reasonable understanding of local politics. I’ve learned that the skill sets required to be an effective representative include intelligence, being principled, ethical and pragmatic, and honoring your commitments. I’ve known our current state representative, Jill Cooper, for nearly 20...

If you hang your American flag upside down, you should have to pay a fine. It’s unpatriotic and embarrassing to veterans. Jon Brady Ligonier Township...

The Pennsylvania primary to select our 2024 candidates is April 23. One deserving candidate is state House Rep. Jill Cooper of the 55th District, who is running for reelection. Cooper has been very much involved in understanding the needs of the Westmoreland County communities she represents, including my area. By...

Donald J. Trump has a lot to be proud of in his life — the sins and lies keep stacking up. His actions have cost lives, with covid and Jan. 6. But there will be a “bloodbath” if he is not reelected. It’s pretty bad when Mike Pence won’t endorse...

Democratic politicians and their left-wing media acolytes tell us if Donald Trump is elected in November, it will be the end of our democracy. Apparently, they believe secure borders, low inflation, enforcing laws against crime and promoting voter ID laws are somehow ruinous to “democracy.” But they have no compunction...

In the upcoming federal election, you will have the choice of Joe Biden or Donald Trump unless some kind of shenanigans enter the fray. Biden prioritizes abortion and leaving the border practically open, breaking his oath of office with no liability. If you vote for Trump, who employs people in...

I was recently admitted to West Penn Burn Center with second- and third-degree burns on both of my hands and forearms, my abdomen, knee and back. I underwent surgery a few days later. The care I received from everyone — doctors, nurses, aides, therapists and food service and housekeeping staff...

In answer to the letter “Biden, Trump — who to vote for?” (March 27, TribLive): Vote for the one who does not have over 90 indictments against him. Vote for the one who honors our military, rather than the one who calls them “suckers.” Vote for the one who knows...

March 31, Easter Sunday, was a day I will never forget. Easter, the most significant day on the Christian calendar, a day when the Christian Church around the world celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, was proclaimed the holiest of holy days over 1,800 years ago. On March 29, two...

Ignoring existing regulations and standard operating procedures, as well as robust water recycling and conservation efforts, anti-natural gas activists are leveraging Beaver Run Reservoir’s latest drought watch to peddle false narratives around the industry’s responsible and stringently regulated water management practices (“Environmental groups scrutinize Beaver Run Reservoir water usage in...

Donald Trump is responsible for the indoctrination of a select group of people — namely his dedicated but ill-informed followers. He is blatantly using extreme rhetoric to influence their thinking regarding the “Biden controlled” government, the radical Democratic Party, the fake news accusations, incompetent judges and prosecutors, and fellow Republicans...

It amazes me that around election time our legislators decide to do all kind of good things — like bringing up voter ID. Our incumbent in District 55, Jill Cooper (running for reelection), along with several House colleagues, is supporting a discharge resolution that would allow the House of Representatives...

Despite an ever advancing technological world, where we have the ability to communicate with others instantly from all over the Earth, I think most people would agree that many of our elected officials are more disconnected than ever with the pulse of their constituents they represent. However, a few public...

I’m not a doctor, but I can still recognize when someone is gravely ill. All factors that determine the health of a nation and its people indicate that America is on life support. I can’t list all of them here because of the limited length of this forum, but it’s...

The article “Many Jewish voters will be impacted’ as Pa. primary falls on Passover” (March 25, TribLive) notes that the election will be held on the first day of Passover, one of the most sacred holidays celebrated in the Jewish faith. On the one day that voters may cast their...

I just finished “Democracy in America,” which is a book by a Frenchman named Alexis de Tocqueville on … well, it’s in the title. To write this book, Tocqueville and his friend Gustave de Beaumont, who was the Dr. Watson of the duo, only without a mustache, sailed to the...

I’m not the biggest Joe Biden fan, but I would rather have a steady hand steering the ship. One who doesn’t use lies, deceit and falsehoods for his own profit. A Christian, not a philanderer who is in the race for his own good, to save himself from justice for...

To all you people who think buying an EV to appease President Biden’s Green New Deal, listen up. No. 1: EVs have a much larger carbon footprint than gas-powered cars. The weight of the vehicle causes more rubber tire wear. No. 2: Almost every component — nickel, cobalt, lithium —...

On Jan. 21, The New York Times published an article “What 17 of Trump’s Best People Said About Him.” These best people served in some of the highest-level positions in the Trump administration. A few excerpts: William Barr, attorney general: “He is a consummate narcissist, and he constantly engages in...

Residents of the 12th Congressional District have a stark choice this year choosing who they send to represent them in Congress. There is James Hayes, an accomplished business leader whose views align strongly with the voters in Western Pennsylvania. Then there is incumbent Summer Lee, a far-left radical whose principal...

During the Cold War, particularly in the 1950s, the term “useful idiot” was used to describe people in the U.S. and other Western nations who, perhaps unwittingly, spread ideas enjoining communist ideology. Today, some young people in our country may not have even heard the term, especially since the Soviet...