Teacher deserves suspension for attending rally

I applaud the Allentown School District’s action regarding Jason Moorehead, the teacher suspended after school officials learned he was in Washington for the Jan. 6 protests.

The Trump “Save America” rally was about “stopping the steal” of a fair election, with the supposed steal being a big lie perpetrated by Donald Trump and his allies.

Anyone attending that rally was complicit in the big lie, and Moorehead’s attendance was a slap in the face of all Pennsylvania voters. Teachers are role models, whether they like it or not.

Marilyn Musumeci

Weisenberg Township

Suspended Allentown teacher is not the victim

Let me see if I have all the facts here ... Jason Moorehead (a teacher in the Allentown School District) went to Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6 to protest an election that was won by Joe Biden fair and square. He was wearing a MAGA hat and holding up a Revolutionary flag.

He retweeted “... the Capitol is insured” and posted on Facebook, “Doing my civic duty.”

While he says he was a mile away from the Capitol and the tragic events that occurred there, he is certainly not the victim. That’s not anything I would want my teacher to be part of.

Moorehead deserves whatever punishment the Allentown School District doles out.

Harry Dieterich

Bethlehem Township

Couric is wrong about Trump ‘cult’

According to the likes of Katie Couric, some 75 million Americans need to be deprogrammed because they voted for Trump, which obviously makes them part of a cult. Let that sink in for a moment.

If you love your country and want the best for your fellow citizens, you are to be canceled, censured, admonished, told to take a seat in the back and shut up.

Inside the Beltway, there are a multitude of government employees who have a certain way of life to protect. In other words, it’s not only a politician syndrome. They’re not all in it together, but too many are.

It’s not so much a deep state. It’s more a club. For me, this all came to light when the fake loyalty for their Republican president just fell apart when they reasoned they should save their own skin.

They’re not all turncoats; some on the right remain steadfast. How many on the left or right will survive the next two years? Remember the old saying about finding yourself in a hole? The Democrats should probably stop digging. Don’t tell them.

Tom Bennett

Bethlehem

Boost Social Security

Why do politicians stomp for a $15 minimum wage, but none of them is pounding the table for a $30,000 minimum Social Security pension so the elderly can also live well? I wonder why.

Ronald Schreibeck

Allentown

I demand accountability for Capitol attack

To those who think the impeachment of President Trump is ill advised: The next time your home is robbed, or you are assaulted in a parking lot, do nothing. Do not seek revenge on your attacker.

After all, we must have unity and peace, per your own admonition.

Well, I’m not willing to take that advice. Our Capitol was not only robbed, but damaged and my “family” of congressmen were threatened and put in mortal danger. In fact, my entire country was put in danger, as its democracy was threatened. I demand accountability and justice.

Linda Zak

Ross Township

One thing that could help the post office

I have been waiting for a package from Poshmark since Dec. 11. It was sent via the U.S. Postal Service. Even the seller is puzzled I did not receive my purchase yet.

Wouldn’t it be nice if for the next few months and, if necessary, the next holiday season, that gift cards be given instead of mailed packages?

This would give the Postal Service a chance to catch up and sift through all the extra packages due to COVID-19. Gift cards are easy to buy and can even be emailed to a recipient.

It doesn’t even have to printed out. The bar code can be scanned right from a cell phone.

Lisa Wiedecke

Palmer Township Ag Hall vaccinations were well organized

My husband and I were just at Ag Hall to get our COVID-19 shots. I have never seen anything so organized.

You went in 10 minutes before your time and had your temperature checked. You filled out a form and you were directed into the hall. The line moved quickly and everyone, including the men directing people outside, was amazing. Friendly and adept at the job.

Once you got the shot, you sat at tables socially distant and filled out another form and handed them your blue card. In 15 minutes, you got your next appointment and you were done.

Fast, clean and well done. Hats off to all of the people working there. Can’t wait for the second shot in February.

Susan and Mike Sacks

Coplay

Lent offers time to ponder our own rebirth

On Feb. 17 we once again enter the Season of Lent, namely, Ash Wednesday, which is the first day of Lent on our liturgical calendar.

The word “Lent” itself comes from the old English word “lencten” (meaning lengthen); a reference to the lengthening of days which is associated with spring. Spring is correlated with rebirth of springtime flowers and plants and also a time for Christians to ponder our own rebirth in baptism and a spiritual awakening with fasting, repentance and spiritual meditations.

Some people choose to give up something they especially like, while others choose to give of themselves by their loving actions, especially supporting someone in need, whatever the necessity, or a simple phone call to someone who is lonely.

Lent sets up the summit of the liturgical year for the Triduum, that encompasses Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday — the culmination of the most holiest day of the year — Easter and the resurrection of our Lord.

Let us move onward and forward on our journey. It is obviously our hope and prayer that it will lead to a peaceful future.

Jacqueline L. Quigley

Allentown