Letter: Offended by attacks on Seavey
To The Editor:
I am terribly offended by Mike Mooney’s letter (April 29) to the editor regarding the record of Matthew Seavey during his five years as District Justice. Whatever his sources may be, neither he nor they have a clue about the job Seavey has done or they would be supporting him instead of implying he is corrupt. The fact is, he has operated his office with integrity and honor. Above...
Letter: Morley is best choice for district justice
To The Editor,
Often over the years when speaking with voters and asking them to vote for a particular candidate, I will hear something like this, “They may be a good person, but once they get in office…… they all go bad.” While I don’t necessarily agree with “….they ALL go bad.” I think there is something to be said for the old saying “Absolute power...
Op/Ed: Recognizing Loyality Day in Pennsylvania
By Rep. Steve Barrar, State Representative, 160th District
State Rep. Steve Barrar (R-160)
It was a great honor for me to serve in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Because of that experience, I understand the sacrifice and reward that comes with taking the ultimate risk to safeguard our communities and our country.
The experience also gave me a deep pride in my country, and each year,...
Letter: We can build a safe pipeline
To The Editor,
I have been a resident of West Goshen Township for 20 years and a resident of West Chester Borough the 24 years prior.
I recently attended the township meeting in West Goshen regarding the Mariner East project that was held at East High School. The ultimate concern of myself, my friends, and my neighbors, is the safety of the pipeline and the pumping station.
Letter: Supports Morley for District Justice
To The Editor,
I write in support of Nicole Morley for Magisterial District Judge. I have known Nicole for over 10 years and even had the pleasure working with her at the Chester County District Attorney’s Office. Nicole was a smart, fair, and hard-working assistant district attorney. She is an excellent trial lawyer, with thorough knowledge of the law and impressive speaking ability. ...
Op/Ed: Restore state tax exemption for active-duty military
“The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the Veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation.” ~ President George Washington
By Tim Gwinn, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Guard Associations
Tim Gwinn
For 47 years from 1965 to 2012, a grateful...
GOP says Wolf’s tax math doesn’t add up
And they may have a point, when it comes to sales tax hike
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
WEST CHESTER — Five of the county’s state legislative delegation pushed back on Gov. Tom Wolf’s sales tax increase proposal Friday — arguing that it would cost Chester County taxpayers an additional $177 million a year in taxes.
State Representatives Dan Truitt (R-156), Becky Corbin (R-155), Tim...
Op/Ed: The Affordable Care Act works
By Joe Sestak
Joe Sestak
I’m reminded that it was five years ago last month that Congress voted the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law, promising to control costs and offer better coverage to more Americans.
Back then, many argued that the ACA would be a massive failure with disastrous consequences for our state and bankrupt our nation. They claimed that the law was too...
Letter: Toomey doesn’t get it when it comes to student debt
To the Editor:
Senator Toomey doesn’t get it. For most hardworking Americans it’s no secret that student loan debt is becoming one of our nation’s most pressing national crises. Americans now suffer approximately 1.2 trillion dollars in student loan debt. This is significantly higher than either auto loan or credit card debt.
In particular it has affected the millennial generation to such...
Letter: Inspired by Sestak’s walk across Pennsylvania
To the Editor,
I am writing to share how inspired I have been by Admiral Joe Sestak’s 422 mile walk across Pennsylvania (ending on Saturday), after announcing his candidacy for Senate (running against Pat Toomey.) He truly wants to “walk in the shoes” of all Pennsylvanians, and he’s been meeting with people of all walks of life, outlining his concerns and truly listening.
This is the kind...
