Letters to the Editor

I would like to commend the writer of the very patriotic and courageous letter “Netanyahu and Trump” (Oct. 25, TribLive). The similarities between these two are absolutely amazing. Their public behavior convinces me that they were both born without souls. While the fascist fans of these semi-humans will call us...

It is difficult to imagine the venomous spawn of philosopher Karl Marx rearing its evil head in New York City’s mayoral race. For Christians, despite the 20th century being the bloodiest of all previous centuries combined, have been slowly embracing the reason for that bloodshed, Marx. Marxism is an atheistic...

As business manager of the Western Pennsylvania Operating Engineers Local 66, I’m proud to have our members replacing old and potentially dangerous lead pipes in the Pittsburgh Region. It’s easy to take for granted basic necessities like clean air, drivable roads and safe water. One such example is aging lead...

Where the heck is the tech? I’m sick and tired of hearing, “We take the safety of our students and community very seriously,” or some variation on this theme.” So, why are children still getting molested in schools, people and police getting stabbed and shot in our streets and unlighted...

You could not make this up: Our president called upon Pennsylvania voters to reject the retention of state Supreme Court Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty and David Wecht, asserting that he was asking this of Keystone State citizens in order to “bring back the rule of law and stand up...

When you find yourself in a hole, stop digging. When you find yourself out of money, stop spending. That is common sense. The government is out of funds, yet Democrats want massive spending commitments before approving funding. Affordable Care Act health benefits and subsidies for immigrants is the major issue....

Your newspaper reported Teva is selling blood-pressure drugs in America that contain carcinogens (“Blood pressure medication recalled over carcinogen,” Nov. 1); that is to say that they cause cancer. It is not the first time our U.S. Food and Drug Administration has caught Teva’s medical products subjecting our citizens to...

The demise of the penny is most likely going to cause a financial burden on the consumer. The government decided to eliminate minting the penny, as the metal and labor used in the coin exceeded the value of the coin. The solution? Rounding to the nearest nickel. Problem solved! Well,...

Two years from now, the Penn State New Kensington campus will be shuttered. No suggestions for its conversion have been made public, but one that recognizes demographic reality and requires no drastic structural change does exist. In 1975, Burrell and Valley graduated nearly 900 students combined. The combined 2025 graduating...

As I walked up to my door the other day, I noticed a book on the porch. What I found was a bible from a local church with a note on the back. Apparently, these unsolicited books were left on everyone’s doorstep. No one ordered them, just as no one...

I have a suggestion for the new mayor of Pittsburgh: There are a number of large nonprofit organizations in the city of Pittsburgh, with UPMC and AGH being two of the largest. I saw on the local news the deplorable conditions of Pittsburgh emergency vehicles, including police vehicles and ambulances,...

The United States offers a $15 million bounty for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s capture, claiming we want him to face justice for drug trafficking. But this bounty reveals a troubling contradiction: It can’t be collected through legitimate law enforcement. Maduro won’t voluntarily travel to countries that would extradite him. He’s...

Seeking election to a public office? Looking for political credibility? Are you a Democrat? No problem: Attack the Orange Monster! Health care for illegal immigrants? Insist that President Trump is against affordable health care. ICE deportation of migrant criminals? Insist that Trump’s Gestapo is rounding up “fathers, husbands and hard-working...

President Trump likes to say he is a law-and-order president. It justifies his militarizing our streets, sending federal law enforcement to cities that don’t want or need those troops, and spending about $28 billion annually on ICE agents who act like thugs and terrorize our fellow citizens and human beings....

The resolution introduced Oct. 29 by Sen. Lindsay Graham should be brought before committee and voted on immediately. The resolution proposes “an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring Members of Congress to forfeit their compensation during Government shutdowns.” This is a critical piece of legislation because it...

Since we refer to supporters of the Republican Party as “Republicans,” shouldn’t we style Democratic supporters “Democratics”? Alternatively, call them Republics and Democrats. Pick one style or the other. I don’t care which style you choose, but be consistent. This is America! Let’s get our ducks in a row. Some...

With the federal government shutdown threatening SNAP benefits, delayed LIHEAP opening and inflation on the rise, families are facing compounded hardship challenging both food security and access to essential utilities. There’s an often overlooked option available that can help residents stretch their budgets even further: saving money on utility bills....

The 17th annual Race For Grace was a beautiful day to gather with 1,825 registrants, 322 volunteers and several hundred spectators to commemorate the life and love of Grace Elizabeth Ekis. It was a beautiful day to celebrate an amazing milestone of collectively raising $2.1 million in 17 races, with...

Kudos to the writer of the letter ”Shutdown would end if legislators’ pay stopped” (Nov. 2, TribLive), which eloquently stated a solution to the shutdown. Also, remember these congressional members when elections roll around, and boot them out. Monica Yuhas Smock...

I recently completed nine weeks of hospitality service at the Texas/Mexico border. I learned this. Immigration “the right way”: Open our hearts. Pray for the suffering. Do what we can! In the early 1900s, immigration was a paperless system. Buy a ticket and get on a boat. At Ellis Island,...

Ryan Spak’s op-ed “FDA must do better for smokers trying to quit” (Sept. 16, TribLive) is a compelling and urgent call for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to rethink its approach to helping smokers leave cigarettes behind for good. As someone deeply concerned about public health, I wholeheartedly applaud...

As a resident of North Huntingdon Township, I am alarmed by the lack of transparency surrounding the July 7, 2024, crash on Clay Pike Road that left Kathleen Morcheid with a traumatic brain injury. The driver, Nolan Patrick Mullen, who was going 90 mph on Clay Pike, was charged but...

I was pleased to read your article “Data center delay” (Oct. 28). Luckily, the residents of Springdale are coming together to question this proposed development. In southwest Pennsylvania we are all too familiar with the hazards of industries that exploit our resources and then leave us and the environment polluted,...

I can accurately be described as a voracious reader; that said, I can honestly say I’ve never been as amazed as I am now at the blatantly false items I’ve been reading lately on these opinion pages. Of course I realize and respect everyone’s right to their opinions, but at...

Here we are in the middle of a government shutdown, and President Trump has torn down the East Wing of the White House at a cost of $300 million to build his golden ballroom. Shameful. Those in Congress sit quietly and let him have his way. They should be doing...