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Sanders, in Scranton, says he will bring jobs back to U.S.

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Wilkes University Chorus, Chamber Singers to perform Shakespeare in Song at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Wilkes-Barre April 24

I am writing about the <a href="https://www.timesleader.com/news/529343/gemma-the-potbelly-pig-may-lose-her-happy-home-in-kingston-township" target="_blank">article</a> on the pot-bellied pig in Kingston Township.Apparently the person pushing this issue is not an animal lover. I have read many times where pigs are great pets. They are clean, harmless and friendly.This family reportedly keeps its pig, Gemma, in the house except to use the bathroom, so this means that most people don&#8217;t even know she exists. Don&#8217;t township officials have more important things to be taking care of than to worry about a harmless pet? If they don&#8217;t, then they are not needed, so they should let all involved go and save taxpayers&#8217; money.Removing a pet that has been in their presence since birth would cause the animal mental anguish as much as it would if it was a child removed. It would also cause that same anguish to the family.I hope the officials, zoning officer, magistrate or whoever is involved with this hearing has a conscience and sympathy to change the ordinance and allow these people to have their pet. It is not harming anyone or a threat to anything. Good luck to the family, and I pray you get to keep your beloved pet.Ray HallWilkes-Barre

Letter to the Editor: Pot-bellied pig undeserving of township’s crackdown