Opinion category, Page 388
Letter to the editor: We need thoughtful leaders, less guns
The hatred and intolerance in this country, very intentionally built over the past several decades, is going to take sustained effort from thoughtful, conscientious leaders to tear down. Unfortunately, our broken political system reduces the electability of thoughtful, conscientious people more with every cycle. But until we stop flooding the...
Letter to the editor: Grateful for in-person Race for Grace
For three years, we had waited for the moment to physically gather together and collectively raise both money for and awareness of pediatric brain cancer. On April 9, at the 14th annual Race for Grace, that moment finally came to fruition with 1,564 registrants, 300 volunteers and hundreds of spectators...
Editorial: Understanding intimate partner violence is team effort
Hate crimes are different from other crimes because they have an impact more broad than on just the intended victim. They are a form of terrorism that is hard to address with other anti-criminal actions. That is why the U.S. Department of Justice addresses them. But while hate-motivated attacks are...
Letter to the editor: Repercussions of 2005 scheme
In Pennsylvania, we are approaching a date that should live in infamy and responsibility given. We the people are living through difficult times, dealing with inflation, gas prices and supply chain issues. The hope for positive changes in the near future is dim. The meddling of the Federal Reserve and...
John Stossel: Pumping up gas prices
The price of gas keeps rising. “The reason for that is because of Putin’s war,” said President Biden. But that’s impossible. Most of the price rise came before Putin attacked Ukraine. So some politicians simply blame “corporate greed.” Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse accuses the oil industry of collecting “excess profit.” Sen....
Letter to the editor: Ceding our rights
The Biden administration has proposed amendments that will be presented at the May 22-28 meeting of the World Health Organization that, if adopted, will give WHO authority over United States’ medical sovereignty. I believe the aim of the WHO is to continue pushing the pandemic through 2030. What this probably...
Letter to the editor: Preserve women’s sports
“Follow the science.” Isn’t that what we constantly hear when it comes to mandates and policies concerning covid-19? Yet when it comes to transgender athletes participating in women’s sports, there is often silence on science. So let’s follow that science and common sense. There are too many biological differences —...
Editorial: Confidentiality agreements are counter to transparency
In a lot of ways, a government agency and a corporation are similar. They are arranged in hierarchies. They have people making decisions on behalf of the organization. They can be legally bound to do certain jobs. They both live and die by mountains of paperwork and legal agreements. But...
Letter to the editor: Bail a complicated issue
I take issue with the article “Cash bail system reform being explored in Pennsylvania” (May 1, TribLIVE). According to the Pennsylvania Bulletin, “The goal of the bail determination procedures is for the least number of people being detained … to reasonably ensure appearance for court and the safety of the...
Leonard Pitts Jr.: It’s different when it’s your home
It’s different when it’s your home. I speak from experience. For 46 years, I’ve made my living by expressing my opinions. And an opinion — at least when it’s on a matter of substance — is by definition a divisive thing. That’s why social etiquette requires that you steer clear...
Dave Murray: What would I give up for a climate emergency?
Many in my party (Democrat) are calling on President Biden to declare a climate emergency. In an emergency, he can dictate new rules and regulations to control our lives and impact our pocketbooks. If this is a serious emergency, then there are things in our lives we should consider doing...
Letter to the editor: Women, vote while you’re still allowed
Everyone knows women are not intelligent enough to make good health care choices on their own. That’s why I believe lawmakers in every state should decide whether abortion is legal. What a relief that we will have some overweight, unhealthy (both physically and morally), old, possibly impotent, white men to...
Letter to the editor: Tough talk from Biden could help end war in Ukraine
Almost the entire world is outraged with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but where is President Biden’s outrage? Sure, he condemned the invasion, called Putin names and implemented some sanctions. It took Biden a month to have an emergency meeting with NATO. When he implemented sanctions in February, Biden said, “we’ll...
Editorial: Every Pennsylvania vote matters
Elections often are talked about in terms of what makes them consequential. An election is supposedly important because of a presidential year or the midterms when congressional seats are on the line. It ostensibly matters because it decides the governor or the attorney general or the state legislators. That message...
Letter to the editor: Evil forces destroying us
I believe there are evil, satanic forces at work destroying our country, our freedoms and our way of life. People’s thought processes are mostly based on logic, common sense and natural law. But we are being inundated with absurdities that defy these guiding principles and confuse our sensibilities. We are...
Tom Purcell: Enjoy the prom while you can, kids
Prom season is upon us. It’s wonderful to see the excitement on the faces of young people as they pose for photos in their front yards, dressed up in their finest duds. I hate to admit it, but I feel bad for these young people. As they stand there being...
Peter Morici: Revving up worker training vital to more robust economy
The U.S. economy has staged a remarkable recovery from covid shutdowns but needs better job training for front-line workers to accomplish robust growth. The economy is still firing below potential because despite the abundance of job openings, several million adults who quit the labor force during the pandemic have not...
Letter to the editor: U.S. should change from hawk to dove
Regarding the article “No end in sight for Ukraine war as Putin hails Victory Day” (May 9, TribLIVE): It was a terrible idea for the U.S. and other countries to support Ukraine and to give it military hardware. World leaders should have condemned Russia for threatening war and should have...
Letter to the editor: Roe and racism
I don’t believe it’s unreasonable to presume that many of the people demonstrating against the Supreme Court draft decision on abortion also participate in protests under the banner of Black Lives Matter. A closer investigation of abortions and racism may be helpful. Blacks and Hispanics combined make up less than...
Editorial: Avoiding bidding process isn’t an emergency
There is a difference between an obstacle and an emergency. An obstacle is something in the way. It is a pothole. A detour sign. A hurdle in the path of a race. An emergency is an all-hands-on-deck situation. A house on fire. A train derailment. A flood. Notice the difference...
Letter to the editor: Understanding the workings of Washington
Our government is founded on the principles of checks and balances. The legislative branch creates the laws. The executive branch executes those laws. And the judicial branch interprets and clarifies those laws. And our media spotlights when proper execution of these functions is not occurring. If you have not read...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of May 16
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of May 16...
Editorial cartoons for the week of May 16
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Mona Charen: The end of abortion absolutism?
For nearly half a century, the Supreme Court freed Americans from thinking hard about abortion. Its decisions in Roe v. Wade and later cases removed the matter from legislative consideration. That liberated voters from the responsibility to consider the competing values at issue. Whatever you think of those rulings —...
Letter to the editor: Remembering Dr. Clement Guarlotti
Dr. Clement Guarlotti, a well-known Greensburg dentist and prosthodontist, died May 9. At the age of 77, he was still at the top of his profession. Guarlotti was excellent at what he did. His experience helped him finish procedures perfectly in a short amount of time. He always played oldies...
