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The Jews gave Pilate the OK to release Barabbas — the murderer — but wanted Jesus turned over to them. Let’s do the same with the Ursuline coach: “Crucify him! Crucify him! they cried. — Hubbard Whining “Russia-Russia-Russia” leaves the world wondering if Trump is compromised by his close friendship with the former USSR intelligence chief and mega-billionaire, Vladimir Putin. When the USSR dissolved, gangster-style global money laundering ran wild in the Putin, Maxwell, Epstein, Trump circles. Why can’t our president find his backbone around Putin? What is the former ...

It’s time to do everything you can to save more lives

DEAR EDITOR: Are you worried about a friend? Be the one to help save a life. September marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Unfortunately, our region continues to experience an increase in the number of individuals who need support and care. Social isolation, mental illness and difficult life transitions can play a role in the increased risk for suicide, but we also know that connectedness and a sense of belonging can protect against suicide. There are many ways you can help yourself or someone else who might be struggling. In addition to seeking help from crisis services ...

Sen. Bernie Moreno took the high road

DEAR EDITOR: PBS channel 45.2 aired the Cleveland City Club forum. The guest speaker was U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno. He was interviewed by an NBC senior political reporter, Mr. Henry Gomez. The senator took questions from the audience. Throughout the program, Sen. Moreno was booed, heckled, jeered and verbally assaulted by the uncivil, uncouth rabble, a mob, aka the liberal media, as the “saviors of our democracy.” For the entire hour, the senator remained civil and respectful toward his antagonists. Thus, I salute the senator for enduring the wrath from a cabal of Kamala Harris ...

Immigrant crime isn’t the real problem in America

DEAR EDITOR: A report from the National Institute of Justice (part of the U.S. Department of Justice) released an analysis of Texas arrest records comparing immigrants and U.S.-born citizens. In a report titled “Undocumented Immigrant Offending Rate Lower Than U.S.-Born Citizen Rate” the notes section on Page 7 states: For the period of 2012 to 2018 in Texas, the total violent crime arrest rate was 213 per 100,000, for U.S.-born citizens and 96.2 per 100,000 for undocumented immigrants. In the same period, the total drug crime arrest rate was 337.2 per 100,000 for U.S.-born ...

Chamber gets it right on international students

DEAR EDITOR: Kudos to Guy Coviello and the Youngstown / Warren Regional Chamber for recognizing the vital role international students play in our region. At a time when isolationism is gripping much of the country, Coviello’s column offered a hopeful vision of how openness and diversity can help us revitalize the Mahoning Valley. Let’s encourage people to come here, not turn them away. CHRISTOPHER KROMER Warren

Prep announcer should recognize both teams

DEAR EDITOR: A big thumbs down to the announcer for the LaBrae Vikings football games. High school sports is about friendly competition and fun for all. This gentleman chooses not to tell who the visiting team is during pre-game announcements. He chooses not to announce starting players for the visitors. He chooses not to say players’ names for the visitors during the game. While he does a great job for the home team, his ignoring of the opposing team is rude and wrong. RAYMOND WEBKER Niles