Opinion category, Page 469
Letter to the editor: If school leaders won’t protect children, parents must
Thank you, Frank Flori, for your letter regarding the lack of leadership in our school systems and the lack of intelligent and informed decision-making that our children rely on (“Vaccination, not God or selfishness, is the way out”). To allow the loud voices of a few, filled with false information...
Letter to the editor: Scams, conspiracies and lies
It’s a terrible thing to own a phone and a computer. People try to scam you for your money and spread fake news that only destroys a democracy. They call you for a donation that only goes into their pockets. Give it to legitimate organizations, and most goes into administrative...
Letter to the editor: Benefits of electric vehicles
Letter-writer Donald Nelson (“Issues with electric vehicles,” Aug. 28, TribLIVE) makes several comments which call for discussion. First, he says electric vehicles are not suited for long trips. For the most part, they aren’t intended to. Cars like the Chevy Leaf are mostly for a daily commute to work, and...
Letter to the editor: In Afghanistan, history repeats itself
The Roman Empire fell, in part, when the government began paying tribute to the invaders rather than defending their borders and allies. President Biden has hastily (and dangerously) withdrawn from Afghanistan, leaving tribute to the Taliban in his wake. Billions in military equipment, including sophisticated aircraft, drones and firearms, were...
Tom Purcell: A revival of horse sense?
Here’s another interesting covid-enabled trend to ponder: More Americans are leaving big cities and the suburbs to live in rural communities, according to nextavenue.com. I hope the trend grows, because it would be good for the American psyche. As it goes, the move to the country makes a lot of...
Kira Yeversky and Tom Fisher: Celebrating the Pittsburghers Behind Carnegie libraries, museums
Generations of Pittsburghers have expanded their horizons through the vast collections at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and explored the world through captivating exhibits at the Carnegie Museums. While these buildings bear the name of the steel baron who funded their construction, we believe it’s important this Labor Day to...
Gov. Andy Beshear: Eastern Ky.’s economy accelerating
This commentary is part of a series from governors of the 13 states in the Appalachian Regional Commission. ARC is an economic development agency of the federal government and state governments focusing on 420 counties across the Appalachian Region. Kentucky’s economy is on fire, with economic momentum in every corner...
Letter to the editor: Hoping Biden can last 4 years
We should all pray tonight that President Biden can serve out his full four-year term. If he can’t, we get veep Kamala Harris. If she falters, we get House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. If she can’t go, we get Senate President Pro Tem Patrick Leahy. Next, it’s Secretary of State Anthony...
Letter to the editor: No more gun control letters
President Biden chose to abandon $86 billion dollars of taxpayer-funded high-grade military equipment (weapons, drones, bullets, night vision goggles, Black Hawk helicopters, planes, aircraft, grenades, camo, you name it) and allow terrorist groups, the Taliban, al-Qaida and ISIS, to pick and choose their “weapons of death” as if it was...
Letter to the editor: Westmoreland commissioners should resign
Regarding the article “Westmoreland controller questions approved raises in new union contract” (Aug. 23, TribLIVE): It is the mission of the Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners to represent the residents of Westmoreland County with prudence and fairness — to govern reasonably, ensuring that the county delivers quality services while maintaining...
Letter to the editor: Infrastructure bills must be approved quickly
Residents of Westmoreland County deserve swift approval of the infrastructure bills. Build Back Better will provide good-paying union jobs to spur our local economies, benefit small business owners and increase local tax revenues. The Senate has a $1.2 trillion bipartisan deal that will invest in roads, bridges, transit and broadband....
Editorial: Workers keep economic machine going
In 2020, Labor Day was celebrated with a kind of asterisk. Sure, there could be relaxation, but amid a pandemic, it was a little tense. There could be picnics, but with masks and social distancing, they weren’t quite the same. There could be an honoring of the workforce, but it...
Letter to the editor: People are fearful of vaccine, not just defiant
Letter-writer Christopher Morelli (“No vaccine, no treatment,” Aug. 20, TribLIVE) says if people refuse to vaccinate and develop covid, they should not receive hospital treatment. Who gave Morelli the authority to play God and decide who lives or dies? Let me educate Morelli on why individuals are fearful of the...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Sept. 6
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Sept. 6....
Editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 6
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Mona Charen: The party of violence
A Republican running for Northampton County executive in Pennsylvania gave a heated address on Aug. 29 about mask mandates in schools. Steve Lynch is tired, he said, of providing his school board arguments and data (he apparently thinks the data support letting kids go maskless), but the important thing about...
Letter to the editor: Beware ‘Trojan Horse’ when taking in refugees
I am not against helping anyone who is seeking refuge (I am not supporting an open southern border), but I am concerned that we could actually wake up one morning and find a “Trojan Horse” in our midst. Hannelore Miller Hempfield...
Letter to the editor: America already intimidated
The Aug. 27 front-page headline “ ‘AMERICA WILL NOT BE INTIMIDATED’ ” was nauseating. President Biden said America will not be intimidated. A statement from the weakest, most incoherent president in my lifetime. We’ve already been intimidated because of Biden’s botched Afghanistan withdrawal. Thirteen U.S. military service members lost their...
Letter to the editor: Responsible spending of Westmoreland’s ARP funds
I’m glad that the Westmoreland County commissioners are taking a responsible, adult position on how best to spend the $105 million in American Rescue Plan funds. Everyone in the county has a different idea on where to spend it once the guidelines are confirmed. And the “nonprofits” are licking their...
Letter to the editor: Sen. Kim Ward denying victims justice
The argument Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward used in her op-ed (“Retroactive window for victims is no quick fix,” Aug. 24, TribLIVE) to justify her opposition to House Bill 951 — a bill that would create a two-year civil liability window for child sex abuse survivors — is an incredulous...
Editorial: No-excuse mail-in voting is the law of the land
Fourteen Pennsylvania lawmakers are taking a stand against the law that let voters cast ballots by mail without providing an excuse. The legislators claim it is unconstitutional and needs to be wiped off the books. The Republican state representatives come from all across the commonwealth and include Bob Brooks of...
Letter to the editor: Vaccination is our moral duty
We have been dealing with the covid pandemic for nearly two years now, and it is becoming part of everyday life. When it first spread out over the country, schools closed and parents were responsible to teach their children or make it possible for remote learning. Before too long came...
Joseph Sabino Mistick: Doing better by our troops
It is sure to be an enduring image of America’s 20-year war in Afghanistan. U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Chris Donahue, with his weapon in hand, bathed in the green light of night vision, was photographed climbing the ramp of a C-17 cargo plane. Behind Donahue is the empty tarmac of...
Sounding off: Different perspective on Afghanistan
Recent commentaries and letters have tried to place blame on what’s happening in Afghanistan on the current or past presidents, or even the military. Perhaps a different perspective is in order. Afghanistan is not so much a nation as it is mostly tribal, tribes trying to rule their own regions....
Letter to the editor: Police, not terrorists, should have weapons
When Democrats gained power Nov. 3, one of the demands of President Biden was to limit the 1033 program, which allows the military to transfer surplus military equipment to U.S. police departments to help keep them and innocent civilians safe during dangerous situations. Had Biden not ordered a hasty Vietnam-style...
