By the numbers Re “Under the threat of a U.S. invasion, Venezuelans try to carry on with their daily lives” (Dec. 18): Is Venezuela about to become the 51st state, or will Canada retain copyright on the title? A.S. Brown Kingston, Ont. Are we ready for another American amusement park ride, with its ups and downs and colourful vendors Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump peddling keepsakes? How can spreading democracy to another country, with all the benefits of American-style freedom and guardianship, be seen as other than doing good and making the world a better place with more resources that...