Profits for state is not reason enough for LCB
In a March 30 letter, a spokesman for the Liquor Control Board made the usual pitch to justify its existence (“PLCB’s Flexible Pricing Benefits Consumers and Pa.’s Budget”). It makes money.
I am concerned that the sole justification for creating a government monopoly is that it puts money in the state treasury. We have no idea what amount of money would be produced by private employers because our state government forbids private companies to compete with the state Liquor Control Board.
By justifying its creation and continuance with income derived from an industry once thought to be illegal begs the question. In similar fashion, because the state lottery was created, the state logically is now trying to increase the number of legal gambling venues to increase revenue for the state.
If the sole justification for legalizing anything is that it will increase revenue for the state, I am sure it will not be long before Pennsylvania will be the second state, after Nevada, to legalize and license brothels. JIM CANNON
Mt. Lebanon and developed Camp Singing Hills. To this end, we request that GSWPA postpone the sale for up to a year so that the Friends of Singing Hills have sufficient time to develop a business plan that would result in mutually acceptable terms.
Girl Scouts is an ideal based on founder Juliette Gordon Low’s vision of inclusion, individual growth, character and self-sufficiency. Awards that promote leadership, problem solving and sustainability are encouraged benchmarks. For those of us volunteers who illustrate our dedication with our time, talents and financial-support leadership (the 2014-15 annual report states that cookie and MagNut — magazines, nuts and candy — sales raised more than $7.3 million of $10.3 million in revenue), we seek a willingness from GSWPA to negotiate with Friends of Camp Singing Hills utilizing an open mind and a desire to give more than lip service to those whom they serve. BARBARA COOLEY THAW
Bell Acres leading in and out of the city (i.e., West Carson Street, Corliss Street), as well as the river view from the city’s iconic boat cruises.
It would be nice to see a classic neon sign again, but the main concern for our city leaders should be the security of the people and property in our neighborhoods. These vandals are out late at night destroying property when most people are preparing for the next day’s work. JOE HOFFMAN Elliott