In the letters published on December 10, 2025, readers voice their anxieties about America’s future as a democracy. Although the specific viewpoints are behind a paywall, the overarching concern is that the nation may be drifting away from the principles on which it was founded.

A recent letter in the Concord Monitor accuses President Trump of reaching new depths by launching a “demented attack” on Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander, a Navy Reserve veteran. The writer questions whether Trump has any moral boundary left to cross, pointing to “lawful orders and murder” as evidence of a deepening conflict.

Comedy can be both a unifying force and a potent catalyst for truthful reflection. In a world where free speech often hangs in the balance, humor can unmask authoritarian excesses while helping people cope and question what they see around them.