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Letters to the Editor

Killing without accountability

President Donald Trump has now killed more than two dozen people on boats off the coast of Venezuela, claiming that the occupants are “narco-terrorists.” Never mind the fact that drug smuggling is not a capital offense, the Constitution states that anyone accused of a crime is entitled ...

Is the political discord worth it in the end?

In all of my 81 years, I have never seen this country so politically divided as it has become since Donald Trump took office. Couples who have been married 25 or 30 years find themselves in divorce court because they have opposing opinions about Trump. Siblings and other family members no ...

Altoona water use should be verified

I am writing to express my concerns regarding the billing practices of the Altoona Water Authority, particularly the lack of a way for consumers to verify the accuracy of their charges. While our bills detail the number of gallons used, we have no accessible meter on our properties to confirm ...

State leaders must be fiscally responsible

It’s time for Pennsylvania to get serious about fiscal responsibility. Every year, families, seniors, and small businesses across our Commonwealth are expected to live within our means and our government should do the same. A balanced budget isn’t just good accounting, it’s ...

Medicaid vital to Pa. health care system

As Pennsylvanians, we all share a stake in preserving access to health care across our Commonwealth. Deep cuts to Medicaid scheduled for 2026 and 2027 would imperil that access — especially for rural hospitals and vulnerable communities that already operate with razor-thin ...

Qatar air base on US soil is a bad idea

I am writing to express my profound alarm over the proposal to let Qatar build and operate an air force base on American soil. This isn’t a simple diplomatic arrangement; it’s an unprecedented erosion of our national sovereignty and security. Permitting a foreign nation to establish its ...