Daniel Palmer

February 19th. I am watching a report on the war in Ukraine. I was hoping that I would be informed as to exactly what caused Putin to wage such reported atrocities on civilians. But, I heard nothing. The good guy/ bad guy scenario seems to be the only explanation given to the American people by both President Biden and the media. Personally I see no plausible outcome that will benefit anyone. Maybe it doesn't matter what the reason/s may be when considering the prospect of a nuclear holocasut. Dan Palmer Lynnwood, Washington

Having been there at the beginning, I can honestly attest to the once-very-funny show as a descent into cultural blandness. It just isn't very funny anymore. However, I'm glad that the studio audience enjoys it, albeit, I can easily envision flashcards used to indicate when to applaud and laugh. At my age, I have found absolute humor universal, adept at crossing the barriers of race, sex, politics, and occasionally age. Maybe this descent is due to cable shows, of which, I do not pay. So, most of the guest hosts are unfamiliar to me. I know how difficult writing is, but I also know if there is nothing to inspire, writing is laborious, and good writing is impossible. So sorry that Trump was fired and his brilliant mimic Alec Baldwin was inept in handling firearms. So much could have lent itself to contrived skits concerning Trump's desire to be reinstated. There is nobody that can act the part better than Baldwin. I delight when NBC airs Vintage SNL (> 10 years ago). I love to laugh.