Opinion category, Page 579
Letter to the editor: Hijacking our election
Our state House representatives will be voting on a shameful proposal aimed at hijacking our legitimate votes. House Resolution 1032 would create a Select Committee on Election Integrity to investigate and make reviews and recommendations on the regulation and conduct of the 2020 election. The GOP would hold more seats...
Letter to the editor: Ziccarelli a smart choice for Senate
I strongly recommend that you vote for Nicole Ziccarelli for state Senate on Nov. 3. Ziccarelli is running as a Republican in the 45th District that spans from Kiski to Kennywood. I know Ziccarelli to be a dedicated wife and mother of a beautiful family with four wonderful children. She...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Oct. 12
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Oct. 12....
Editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 12
Editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 12....
S.E. Cupp: What kind of man is Donald Trump?
Ask any heterosexual woman and she’ll tell you she has dated at least one loser at some point. If we’re paying attention, we learn to pick up on cues that help us avoid making the same mistake again, like the guy who yells at Uber drivers or the one who...
Patience, not political ploys, needed for Election Day
The following was written by the Allegheny County House Democratic delegation listed below. Pennsylvania will be a key battleground state in this election, and we all can agree: Every citizen 18 years of age or older has the right to vote safely (in person or by mail) and should vote,...
Letter to the editor: Cartoon on Barrett hypocritical
Your approval of the Oct. 1 editorial cartoon implying Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation as a Supreme Court justice will “ruin your life for the next 50 years” is hypocritical. If you had been paying attention to the Democratic platform, you would note support for abortion for any cause at any...
Letter to the editor: What could possibly go wrong with mail-in voting?
First off, I agree with the Dems: Mail-in voting is safe, safe, safe, free of problems, and we should all do it every second, because it’s wonderful. With my wife being in one of the select groups at risk if she got covid-19, I petitioned for an absentee ballot. I...
Letter to the editor: Every vote must count
Pennsylvanians deserve to have every vote count. That’s why it was with real sadness that I saw that the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled recently to throw out mail-in ballots that arrive without also being placed in “secrecy envelopes.” Secrecy envelopes are nothing more than some politician’s duplicitous scheme to convince...
Letter to the editor: Disheartened by Pirates, Nutting
Regarding the story “Pirates GM Ben Cherington: We need great players” (Sept. 15, TribLIVE): I find it disheartening that Cherington has just now discovered that we need more talent. I also find it sad that Cherington does not realize that owner Bob Nutting seems to care less about the Pirates...
Letter to the editor: Anthem is for all Americans
Enough already. First it was stopping the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag in some schools, then looting and burning neighborhood buildings and businesses, then changing state flags, team logos, park names and taking down statues that have stood for decades. Now all a sudden our national anthem is no...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s joyride served no national purpose
It is disturbing that President Trump chose to have a joyride for a photo-op around Walter Reed Medical Center. It is yet another example of how little he cares about the health and safety of others. The presidential limo is hermetically sealed, and every Secret Service person riding wih him...
Letter to the editor: Voting straight party is irresponsible
I’ve never responded to any letters to the editor but am often amused by them. Dr. Daniel Bernstein’s letter “Sheriff Albert’s move to the right and facts about left” left me with no other choice but to respond. I’m a registered Democrat in Westmoreland County, and I am very proud...
Letter to the editor: Choosing the best candidate
With all the political ads on TV, it’s hard to know what to believe. It may be a good idea for everyone to look at the realities in their own lives. I’d like to ask everyone: Do you know anyone who has coronavirus? Do the hospitals have more patients than...
Letter to the editor: ‘Wait a minute,’ and vote responsibly
At this point in our history, there’s no more meaningful expression than “wait a minute … .” Regardless of our personal views, we need to stop, listen, research and really know our choices in this election. Look at people’s actions, deeds and language. Don’t rely on one source to provide...
Letter to the editor: Why Electoral College works
A recent question in Marilyn vos Savant’s “Ask Marilyn” column was, “Can you make an argument in favor of electoral votes?” Her answer is outstanding. She said, “We are the United States of America, and our states — starting with the original 13 colonies — are separate entities. It is...
Letter to the editor: Americans being terrorized over covid-19
I have reached the following conclusion: The bureaucrats at the FDA, CDC and offices of elected government officials, and members of the health care and media communities, are using the coronavirus plague (yes, plague) to brainwash and terrorize the people of this nation. The freedoms and life’s pleasures that God...
Letter to the editor: Clean up Pittsburgh’s air
During the pandemic, I’ve been walking in Frick Park daily for physical exercise. Imagine how I felt when I learned that something I’m doing for my health could actually be dangerous! Allegheny County is in the top 2% of counties in the U.S. for cancer risk from air pollution, meaning...
Letter to the editor: Rental help needed during pandemic
I am happy for the people who won $190,000 from a lottery ticket purchased in Greensburg (“Winning lottery ticket sold at Greensburg Shop ‘n Save,” Sept. 28, TribLIVE). They will be able to buy many nice things. And unlike many Americans, they will be able to make rent. Covid-19 has...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s success destroying left’s plans
No matter what political party you follow, an open mind promotes learning the truth — and what you find may have more to it than you realize. Most Americans want safety, freedom and financial security. Unfortunately, some Americans would sacrifice their rights and safety to gain more government benefits. I...
Letter to the editor: Debate failure all around
An all-purpose generalization: My candidate’s performance in the presidential debate was abysmal. Sincerely, Everyone Don Scott Mt. Pleasant...
Letter to the editor: Format change needed for presidential debates
The first presidential debate was disastrous, in terms of outlining positions and helping voters make a rational decision. Rather than the candidates or the moderator, blame falls on the debate commission that set up the format. In making so much of the session “open discussion,” the commission ended up predictably...
Letter to the editor: Making sense of governor’s covid-19 rules
Once again the governor issues some head-scratching rules. The large venue limits make no sense at all. Why in the world would he cap 7,500 in a nearly 70,000 seat stadium (Heinz Field)? Looking at the numbers that he seemed to pull out of a hat, there would actually be...
Letter to the editor: Goodbye Columbus, hello Bruno
After much weeping, moaning and gnashing of teeth (on both sides), a panel has recommended to “disappear” the statue of Christopher Columbus from Schenley Park (“Pittsburgh Art Commission recommends removal of Columbus statue from Schenley Park.”) and the mayor agreed. The “art commission” has no problem with a “worthy Italian...
Letter to the editor: Will Dems make America a one-party nation?
On Sept. 17, 1787, Benjamin Franklin was asked what type of government the Founding Fathers had created. His reply: “a republic, if you can keep it.” I will be voting for Donald Trump because in my opinion, he is the only presidential candidate who will guarantee we will remain a...
