Dear Editor,

In response to Mr. Marple letter of 2-27-17, he states that Obama has rats or spies in the FBI and intelligence community. I’m curious as to how he obtained that information. Where is the proof? Who do these rats report to?

This is a bombshell, to say the least. Do these spies actually undermine our national security? What is the motivation of these people?

Also, Mr. Marple stated that Obama had his ambassador meet with Putin in 2009 after he was elected. His source is that most trusted, accurate so-called journalist Sean Hannity! The implication being that this is comparable to the allegations of the Trump campaign’s contact with Russia during the election process.

Well, Putin was not the president of Russia in 2009, Dmitry Medvedev was! That is a fact. Mr. Marple should know that, and also know that Sean Hannity is not a reliable source.

In closing Mr. Marple will quote scripture, but I’m at a loss as to how one could justify saying they love their fellow man, as is in scripture, love America, but obviously are against anyone that does not share their viewpoint.

Mike Coyne Sr.

Shadyside