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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 The local Catholic Church is once again in turmoil! Seems like The Team is more important than doing what is right and just. How the Ursuline football team has been allowed to play any games with the current coaching staff not being suspended pending the outcome of some investigating, is a tragedy. Everyone for years has heard the rumors of something fishy with the athletics at this ...

Let’s all work for a world free of senseless violence

DEAR EDITOR: “Anyone who destroys a single life, destroys an entire world.” (Mishnah Sanhedrin 4:5) On behalf of the Jewish communities in the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys, the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation is horrified and heartbroken over the shooting at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. Grief and sorrow have descended upon our hearts and we are praying for the victims and their families. Our community knows all too well the pain, grief, and fear of violent attacks against those who come together to learn, pray and partake in community. The vile ...

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 ...

Trump is all about consolidating power

DEAR EDITOR: Lone Star citizens are proud to say “don’t mess with Texas.” They should say it to the political hacks of their state government, who openly admit that their gerrymandering of voting districts is meant to “improve our party’s political power” at Trump’s direction. Since when do the governing members of a small number of party poobahs determine which votes count for all Texans? It’s been an unfortunately long time. Prior to the power-grabbing influence of 47, gerrymandering, like the electoral college, underwent multiple attempts to modify or end it as ...

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

If Moore knows everything, he should run for office

DEAR EDITOR: A word to Stephen Moore and the rest of the pen-pushers concerning the Dems learning the error of their ways; If you would run for office with your all-knowing wisdom, we everyday Americans would vote for you, so we could all benefit from your actions, instead of your do-nothing writing about what’s not working. DONNA NASSER Sharon, Pa.