Letter to the editor: RFK’s vaccine skepticism
Vaccines have been going on in this country since George Washington ordered the Continental Army to get inoculated against smallpox, which was crucial to winning the Revolutionary War. The editorial “RFK Jr.’s vaccine skepticism is entering a new phase,” Feb. 17, TribLive) fails to mention that Robert F. Kennedy’s Department...
Letter to the editor: Harassment and sexual exploitation of female correctional officers
The following are two statements from the 2025 Allegheny Jail correctional officer survey: “Our female officers are not at all protected. From the moment they step in the door (as a new worker mostly and current) they are sexually harassed, asked to perform sexual acts or favors to work in...
Letter to the editor: Saving the Steelers
In a Moses-like manner, Mike Tomlin parted the three rivers. On either side lie the pro- and anti-Tomlin fans. Arriving at a confluence may be the greatest task for Mike McCarthy. Tomlin’s critics sought and got the long-awaited lifting of the malaise surrounding the team. Or did we? Art Rooney...
Letter to the editor: Cellphones should be allowed in schools
The Pennsylvania Legislature is about to pass a bill prohibiting cellphones in schools. This is another example of legislation punishing a large section of the population because of a few. In addition to teaching the three “R’s,” schools are supposed to be developing citizens of good character. A key component...
Letter to the editor: Trump cleaning up Biden’s mess
While President Biden and the Democrats snoozed, we were invaded by an army — thousands, maybe millions — of illegal immigrants. Granted not all of them were rapists, murderers, drug runners or thieves, but they all were law-breakers. President Trump now is left to sort out the undesirables and the...
Letter to the editor: When will it be enough?
I have had it! Republicans, Democrats, independents and nonvoters — have we not had enough yet? President Trump and his minions are not just hunting illegal immigrants. The administration is grabbing everyone by the pocketbook. Ballrooms, 250-foot arches, suing the IRS, ICE … who do you think is paying for...
Letter to the editor: Sheriff should not be cooperating with ICE
At the Feb. 12 Westmoreland County Commissioners meeting, 20 residents questioned Sheriff James Albert’s secretive, unilateral agreement to cooperate with ICE, violating public trust in local police and bypassing the authority of the commissioners. This strains resources the sheriff already claims are scarce. Commissioners initially stated they had no control...
Letter to the editor: Keep McCutchen
There is much to look forward to with Paul Skenes and the possibility of Konnor Griffin on the Pirates’ team this year. With two of the top baseball players in the league, why not keep the loyal Hall of Fame walk-in, Andrew McCutchen? His presence on the team is revered...
Letter to the editor: Heading for WWIII?
The ignorant and uninformed cadre of advisers surrounding President Trump have justified his desired expansionism in the Western Hemisphere (the “Donroe Doctrine”) on the Monroe Doctrine of 1823. Rather than supporting Trump’s goals, the Monroe Doctrine categorically rejects them. As a “baby” nation of roughly 50 years (1776-1823), the U.S....
Letter to the editor: Questions about Springdale immigrant arrest, protest
There seem to be a few questions not asked or addressed in the article “Confrontation erupts at anti-ICE protest in Springdale” (Feb. 14, TribLive). First, just a reminder that Springdale is a part of the United States, therefore subject to the country’s immigration laws. Also, when you miss a court...
Letter to the editor: Who’s more important, citizens or immigrants?
Before the haters get riled up, let me explain that I am a lifelong Democrat. But after watching the national news tonight and the government shutdown, I need to question who is more important to one party of our elected leaders — the U.S. citizens who put them in office...
Letter to the editor: Abortion and illegal immigration
Scientists tell us that we really do not know much, and, the more scientists learn, the more they realize how little they do know. It has been said by many that, “We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” It is...
Letter to the editor: Shameful basketball behavior
I am writing to express my disappointment bordering on anger and disgust at the coach allowing and encouraging Geibel Catholic’s basketball team running up the score against Mapletown, 106-19, on Jan. 29. The details are particularly troubling in light of our Christian mission to be compassionate. Geibel Catholic was winning...
Letter to the editor: Trump behaves like a spoiled brat
When a reporter asked President Trump if there were any limitations on his powers, he basically said his power is only limited by his own morality. Many of his decisions seem to be based on money, power and greed to benefit him. He reminds me of a spoiled brat child....
Letter to the editor: Honest questions needing honest answers
This letter is in no way an attempt to dismiss any concerns about any recent actions taken by the Trump administration. However, I do have some real, honest questions to which I would love someone to give real, honest answers. Why are the two people killed by federal agents in...
Letter to the editor: Let ICE agents do their jobs
The violence and vitriol directed at ICE agents is entirely misplaced. In their anger, protesters are ignoring a fundamental truth: Agents do not create policy; they enforce it. These men and women are doing exactly what the government hired and empowered them to do. If our leaders truly disagree with...
Letter to the editor: We can’t unsee the truth about Renee Good
Renee Good is dead. We know the 37-year-old Minnesota resident died as the result of gunshot wounds. We know when she was killed and where. We saw video of the incident. We saw Good seated in her vehicle and heard bits of a conversation she had with the U.S. government...
Letter to the editor: Patients deserve quality dental care
I grew up in Western Pennsylvania and returned here to practice dentistry. For the past 16 years, I’ve cared for patients across the region after taking the reins of a long-established local practice. Recently, a patient came in for a routine cleaning and checkup. During that exam, I identified a...
Letter to the editor: Year of the Horse — the Year of Assimilation
As we celebrate the Chinese New Year and enter the Year of the Horse, it is worth pausing to reflect on what this moment might quietly offer us. In Chinese culture, the horse represents strength, steadiness and the courage to move forward even when the path is uncertain. A single...
Letter to the editor: Inhumanity of ICE raids hard to defend
I was appalled after reading the article by Paula Reed Ward about local ICE raids (“‘Lives shattered’: Emiliano’s vows to reopen after feds seize 16 in immigration raid,” Aug. 7, TribLive). The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids on these restaurants were not done to simply detain “illegal aliens,”...
Letter to the editor: Alzheimer’s and early diagnosis, ASAP
My inspiration to work with the Alzheimer’s Association was my sister, who was diagnosed at 47; she passed away this past August at 57. We were a year apart, and she was my person; my best friend. Alzheimer’s runs strong in my family, and while I’m no longer fighting for...
Letter to the editor: Pride in America lost under Trump
I thoroughly enjoyed watching the recent Netflix documentary, “Miracle:The Boys of ‘80,” the story of our USA hockey team which miraculously defeated Russia 45 years ago in Lake Placid, N.Y. It reminded me that intense pride in America is an emotion I’ve totally lost under President Trump’s unbridled, authoritarian presidency....
Letter to the editor: Pa. needs statewide solution to housing shortage
Pennsylvania faces a housing shortage. Young professionals can’t afford homes near new jobs, families fail to bid for starter homes and seniors looking to downsize lack options in longtime communities. As the region’s economic center, Pittsburgh attracts workers and investment, but zoning regulations and red tape often make it easier...
Letter to the editor: A halftime show plan we can all agree on
Since the Super Bowl halftime show became a lightning rod for controversy, I would like to propose a new halftime show solution. Before the season, each of the 32 NFL teams will choose a musical artist that represents their city. The NFL team whose fanbase donates the most to food...
Letter to the editor: Planned Parenthood provides essential services
Everybody deserves the right to control their bodies, lives and futures. Lawmakers and public officials hostile to abortion want to attack Planned Parenthood and strip people of essential health care. Elected officials are supposed to help the communities they serve. Instead, these public officials are trying to shut down a...
