Letters to the Editor

Trump Has To Follow Law

Editor, News-Register: Sadly, it is not at all surprising that Donald J. Trump, during his tenure as president of the United States, reportedly received a minimum of $7.8 million as payment from 20 foreign countries, many of which have an adversarial relationship with our great country. In particular, China, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates are obviously seeking to curry favor from the then-president by spending lavishly at Trump properties, including hotels, golf courses, condos and the like, which is in complete contradiction to in defiance of the Emoluments Clause of the ...

Solving Homeless Problem

Editor, News-Register: When I studied the Constitution, I got the part of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness but missed the one where I have the right to pitch a tent and set up a “house” on any public property I feel like, and nobody better dare tell me to move or I’ll sue you! The federal, state, county and city governments should come together and provide minimum housing for the homeless and poor and unfortunate. In days gone by, we had the “poor house” that moved on to being called “public housing” but in the end proved to be a “public slum.” Rules ...

‘SMART’ Goals for Next City Mayor

Editor, News-Register: Thank you for filing as a mayoral candidate in the City of Wheeling’s 2024 Municipal Election. Frequently, citizens hear from mayoral candidates’ political intentions should they be elected. However, often these initiatives are cast in very generic terms (I will make the city safer; I will bring new jobs; I will encourage the arts; etc.) With six mayoral candidates, I think that it would be a great service to the City’s voters if each of you could delineate particular goals which follow the SMART model (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and ...

Time for Politicians to Work for Us

Editor, News-Register: On Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, you expressed concern about the current legislature in Charleston, West Virginia. The people there are so busy trying to impose their religous views on everyone instead of working to alleviate poverty in this state. I think there are over 300,000 residents that are living in poverty. As a member of the Poor People’s Campaign we are building a third Reconstruction by demanding that our people in government help to work to eliminate the fourth leading cause of death in the country. Instead of spending money on posting a motto in ...

WVU Basketball Needs a Boost

Editor, News-Register: “Share the ball”!? Exactly what does that mean? Break it down to we civilians! It should mean with the objective of getting open shots! It appears that it’s being done on the perimeter without any success! Not sure what this outside passing is supposed to accomplish? If sharing includes the other team, it’s working there! The bottom line is that this team doesn’t have the athleticism or talent needed to play a consistent game every outing! The ability to drive the lane and also have multiple 3-point shooters is not replaceable with ...

Blind Compassion Lacks Compassion

Editor, News-Register: When I was 19 years old, my brother and I worked and hitchhiked through nine countries in Africa. One of many lessons you must learn quickly is that there is something that comes above food and shelter and that is safety. Wheeling lacks this safety currently as it allows these campsites that are lawless drug dens, which is the last place I would camp if I were homeless. It lacks compassion for the weak, the honest, and the law-abiding. It lacks compassion for the working class and those who pay the bills. It is hypocrisy that the law-abiding have become ...