Less fortunate should not be forgotten by Steelers Nation

According to the Feb. 5 story "Costs of Super Bowl Security, Parade Didn't Break the Bank," $579,500 was spent for security and the parade after the Steelers' Super Bowl victory.

With local food pantries like the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank struggling to keep their shelves stocked in these tough economic times, I find it inexcusable that over a half-million dollars, regardless of sources of funding, were able to be found for the Steelers' celebration while many members of the Steelers Nation don't have enough to eat or struggle to pay for heating expenses.

Funny how priorities get mixed up or turned around when you aren't the one struggling.

I would suggest if organizers of these celebrations can't or won't pare down the costs and reallocate funding to where it can really do some good, then at least make arrangements with social service agencies like the food bank or the Salvation Army to accept donations and canned goods for those less fortunate at next year's Steelers Super Bowl celebration.

MAUREEN KOWALSKI
Brighton Heights