Readers of the Toronto Sun shared their views on topics ranging from sports culture to political leadership in the Letters to the Editor published on December 3, 2025. The correspondence, responding to recent columns and cartoons, offered a mix of defence, critique, and dry humour.
A Defence of Personal Freedom
One letter took aim at the criticism directed at a Buffalo Sabres goaltender who was pictured having a beer at a bar following a loss. The reader, Monique Simandl, expressed frustration with the public's quick condemnation, arguing that such outrage is misplaced when larger issues like food shortages and housing affordability persist.
"Is there nothing one can do without the condemnation of total strangers, oozing out contempt for another?" Simandl wrote. The letter concluded with a personal offer: "Next time this goalie is in town, win or lose, the freedom of having a beer post-game is on me!" Another reader, whose comment was appended, simply agreed: "(Agreed. Cheers to him!)"
Commentary on Governance and Leadership
Another reader, Scott McMaster of Peterborough, was inspired by an editorial cartoon from November 29 by Steve Nease. McMaster suggested that the cartoon's background, which critiqued a lack of wise governance, could easily feature Queen's Park in Toronto, the U.S. Capitol, or the White House in Washington, D.C. The Sun's editorial team added a succinct, agreeing note: "(We have a dearth of wise governance these days)."
A third letter, from Louis Desjardins of Belleville, addressed the news that Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra had appointed himself as the interim supervisor of a school board. Desjardins' comment was laced with sarcasm: "Sadly, many people go through life never finding a job they’re good at. Props to Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra for continuing to try."
The Sun's response shifted focus from the minister's action to its cause, noting: "(Don’t you find it more concerning the minister has to do this at all with the school board? The issue is less about who was appointed and is about why)."
A Snapshot of Public Sentiment
These letters, published in the December 3 edition, provide a concise snapshot of reader sentiment on current events. They highlight a common theme of pushing back against perceived overreach or misplaced criticism, whether in the realm of sports, cartoon commentary, or provincial politics. The brief exchanges between the readers and the newspaper's editorial staff add a layer of dialogue, reflecting the ongoing conversation between a publication and its audience.
