In the latest batch of letters to the editor published on December 19, 2025, readers of the Toronto Sun shared pointed views on economic disparity, public etiquette, and a provincial trade issue, offering a snapshot of current public sentiment.
A Lesson from Archie Bunker's Era
One letter, from Mark M. Tyrrell of Hamilton, used a classic television reference to frame a modern economic concern. The writer noted that recent coverage of the murders of Rob and Michele Reiner mentioned Rob's role as Michael "Meathead" Stivic on the 1970s sitcom All in the Family.
The letter highlights that the show's protagonist, Archie Bunker, supported his family and owned a home in Queens, New York, on a loading dock worker's salary. The core question posed is why such a lifestyle seems unattainable for a similar worker today. Tyrrell succinctly blames high taxes, high inflation, and government interference in the housing market for this dramatic shift in economic reality.
A Plea for Seasonal Consideration
Another correspondent, Perry Marinucci of Richmond Hill, shifted focus to everyday civility as the holidays approach. Marinucci recounted two frustrating experiences: drivers idling at gas pumps while using cellphones, blocking access for others, and a homeowner clearing snow who parked in a traffic lane, impeding morning commuters.
The letter's suggestion is simple yet profound: during the festive season and beyond, people should make a minimal effort to be kind and respectful to those around them. It's a call for common courtesy to thaw the occasional chill of public interaction.
A Spirited Suggestion for the LCBO
A third letter addressed an ongoing trade and policy matter. Jim Wakefield of West Hill, Ontario, directed advice to Premier Doug Ford regarding U.S. alcohol products currently sitting in LCBO warehouses due to a trade dispute.
Wakefield's proposal is to sell the existing stock to generate revenue for the provincial liquor board, but to halt new purchases from the U.S. until former President Donald Trump "comes to his senses." The writer's stance is pragmatic: why let the inventory go to waste when it could be converted into much-needed funds?
These letters, published together, reflect a range of concerns from the macroeconomic to the personal, showcasing the ongoing dialogue between Canadians and their media in the final days of 2025.
