Letters to the Editor

Setting Record Straight on Reports

Editor, News-Register: The Intelligencer printed two Associated Press articles on July 4-5, the first was titled “Israel Turbocharges West Bank Settlement Expansion With Largest Land Grab In Decades.” The second was titled “Israel Approves Plans for nearly 5,300 New Homes In West Bank Settlements.” There is so much misinformation in these two pieces that a review is in order. Judea and Samaria are the home of the Jewish People for well over 2,000 years. In fact, the name Jew is derived from “Judea.” During Israel’s War of Independence in 1948, when the armies of five ...

His 12-Cent Dilemma in Wetzel County

Editor, News-Register: What the heck has happened to this country in the last 40 or so years? Who is running this country and how is everyone that is elected in politics and those that contribute to those elected in our nation’s capitol becoming so rich while getting a modest salary? What is their secret? Although I could probably delve into a dozen ways that politicians have made huge amounts of money, some without any investment at all, I’m just going to bring one way they do it to light. It’s no secret that lawyers and law firms and law organizations have contributed ...

Border Crossings a Problem in U.S.

Editor, News-Register: Although the situation regarding migrants crossing the U.S. southern border remains a very legitimate concern, there have been significant areas of improvement of late which have largely gone unreported as a result of the work done by President Joe Biden’s administration that has been opposed and largely ignored by President Trump and his Republican sycophants in Congress and in the media strictly for political purposes. For the record it has been reported the actual number of migrants across our southern border has declined by more than 40% since late 2023. ...

Boreman Statue Testament to Area

Editor, News-Register: Wheeling now has a new, beautiful statue honoring West Virginia’s first governor, Arthur Boreman. On the north lawn of West Virginia Independence Hall, this monument by noted Morgantown sculptor Jamie Lester (statues of Jerry West and Don Knotts are among his works) marks his first major work in the Northern Panhandle. This project could not have occurred without the tremendous support of the state, the city, many foundations and wonderful individuals, as well as the Community Foundation of the Ohio Valley, Wheeling Heritage, Boswell Monuments and Savage ...

It’s Time for Biden To Step Aside

Editor, News-Register: President Joe Biden has succeeded in implementing good policies for our future, recovering from Trump’s chaotic disaster. But, presidents don’t get to create and administrate good policies unless they can communicate them well to the public, and debunk the opponent’s “policies” and character. Biden failed to do that during the “debate.” Republicans will play and replay the debate’s many cringe-worthy moments endlessly. A wise man knows how to see himself. Wise people understand that aging is inevitable and final. Wisdom knows when ...

Examining Trump v. U.S. Ruling

Editor, News-Register: After the decision in Trump v. United States, I have seen a number of people comment that now a president could order the United States military to kill a specific individual. This statement has been expressed with some horror about that possibility. I understand that. I believe, and believe my fellow citizens believe, that murder is generally wrong and that human life is sacred. However, let me point out that recent history establishes that presidents have authorized the killing of specific people. President Obama ordered Seal Team Six to conduct a covert ...