As a Canadian with longstanding pro-American views (and a lovely bride from the US), and a St. John's alum, I've avoided taking the bait on several Four Nations posts here, but I will chime in briefly and encourage anyone who wants to have the discussion to reach out via PM.
I'm not in favor of the anthem escapades, but if we're going to talk about disrespecting a country's citizens, let's start with a certain leader repeatedly referring to Canada as "the 51st state" and our head of state (who I do not personally support) as Governor Trudeau. Let's have the conversation about launching economic warfare on a longtime trusted friend, ally and trading partner. I'm not saying a renegotiating of trade agreements is wrong, but out-of-the-blue gamesmanship with tariffs is, to use your word, "disrespectful."
Sadly, the relationship between Canada and the US will be forever changed. Many Canadians see the recent actions as a legitimate and existential threat -- not unlike Russia's action against Ukraine – and the beginning of a move for resources (water and critical minerals). I recognize this is difficult for many Americans to appreciate, but the anthem booing was the early/easy response to what is perceived as a real threat against a sovereign nation.
I hope the animosity subsides, but I know it will be a long road to rebuild the relationship.
