Nuclear escalation is a path to unrivaled misery
The president blames immigrants for the violence in this country even though Las Vegas and other mass shootings were all committed by white “real” Americans. The “aliens” take our jobs. Other countries threaten our economy and safety. I heard all this before, 85 years ago, when the Jews and foreigners were blamed for all evil. Beware of “the other” and militarize! Stage a military parade, build “better,” usable nuclear weapons. The master race will conquer the world.
Will the chanters of “USA! USA!” raise their arm and shout “Hail Trump!”? Watch out for the stormtroopers — now armed with nukes!
With the cavalier talk about using nuclear weapons and surviving nuclear war (Jan. 14, “U.S. Again Ponders Surviving Nuclear Attacks”), such a war can end life on Earth as we know it. On a recent cold day, my building had no heat or hot water, though I had electricity and a working phone. It was very unpleasant .I cannot imagine living without a house, clean air, water —all gone after nuclear war.
Our country has the biggest arsenal and has to take the lead, reducing its weapon ry in accordance with the Nuclear Non proliferation Treaty.
Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton’s resolution for nuclearweapons abolition and economic conversion needs the support of Congress.
We survived the Cold War with the threat of mutual assured destruction. Now, many more nations have nuclear capabilities, some with very unstable leaders. EDITH BELL Highland Park
The writer is a member of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom.
Patriotism, period
I have read letters about those who kneel at games or at home and why they do. They seem to have valid problems, but during our national anthem to take a knee and to demonstrate personal social objections to thousands or millions is not the best timing.
The anthem was written for patriotism — and that only. There are other ways to express personal objections, and when that anthem is played, stand straight and count your blessings! MARY O. HARRISON Plum
Fabric of America
The grifter-in-chief is demanding a “worthiness test” for immigrants wanting to come to America. He also has claimed that chain migration is bad for America. With respect to my wife’s family, the first immigrant to the United States was a housekeeper. That probably would have disqualified her in the proposed “worthiness test.” Also, the lack of English skills would have disqualified her as well, including several family members who followed.
But after that first unworthy person, here’s what chain migration has brought to America through four generations: a carpenter, a seamstress, entrepreneur and small-business owner; an electrical engineer (U.S. Marines); a mechanical engineer, tool designer and teacher (U.S. Air Force); a medical librarian; a nurse; a director of a national insurance company; a biologist and teacher; an employment agency director; and an interior designer. Not one is a “bad person,” a criminal, a gang member, a drug dealer, rapist or on public assistance sucking the life out of America. All of them speak English. All have contributed to the “fabric of America.” All have contributed in making American great. GORDON A. MARSHALL
Belle Vernon
Helping children
As chairman of the McKeesport-based A. Sandusky Free Care Friends Drive for Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, I want people to know that on Dec. 14 we gave Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh a check for $20,000 for the year ending 2017.
I’d like to mention Jennifer Vertullio, secretary; Jim Calvin, co-chair; Jana Davis, cochair; and Jennifer and Brian Kelly, co-chairs. These people have been a hardworking team and are a great inspiration and help to keep moving forward to raise money for Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
We would also like to thank the many individuals, businesses, organizations, in the cities, boroughs, townships in the Mon Valley and as far away as Florida and Hawaii.
Since 2000 our fund has raised $244,075 for Children’s Hospital. All of the money donations benefit each and every child to get a new lease on life with another birthday, another Christmas morning, a whole lifetime of possibility.
Thank you for giving the gift of hope to those who need it most and a chance to help kids be kids at Children’s Hospital. ANDREW “ANDY” SANDUSKY McKeesport