The editorial "Equitable Compromise: Faith-Based Employees Deserve the Same Coverage" (Feb. 3) states that "President Barack Obama has not declared war on the Roman Catholic Church, no matter what the faithful may be hearing in church." As a Catholic, I have to object to the inference that the truth is not heard in the Catholic Church. (Today)

Now is the time for Pennsylvania legislators to reform state government. By combining two key reforms, they can eliminate two threats to good government -- a cumbersome, costly, oversized Legislature and the partisan gerrymandering of election districts. (Yesterday)

I felt I had an obligation to "weigh in" on the ongoing discussion about the Weights and Measures Bureau in Allegheny County ("Two in a Measured Dispute: County Executive, Controller Each Want to Monitor Meters," Feb. 1). I had the privilege of supervising this group during my five years in county government under the three commissioners and then Jim Roddey. (02/07/2012)

In his Jan. 30 column "Onward Civilian Soldiers," George F. Will proceeds to read President Barack Obama's mind, finding him "aspiring to command civilian life." (02/06/2012)

My response to Judy Wertheimer's Jan. 29 Forum piece regarding cuts in state funding for education ("Not Concerned About Budget Cuts to Public Education? Then You Are Not Paying Attention") is as follows: It's about time! (02/05/2012)

I have to reply to Evan Harr's letter ("Pittsburgh Transit Woes Are Not My Problem," Jan. 29). It appeared to be another shortsighted rant from a non-Pittsburgher or non-Port Authority user who doesn't feel he has to solve "our" problems. First, public transportation exists to move people, not to turn a profit. (02/05/2012)