It is an amazing turn around in both reality and tradition.  As a child, almost everybody is taught not to bite the hand that feeds you, and treat others the way you yourself would like to be treated.  We all were also taught that people are the same everywhere and usually, when you do right by someone, they owe you, not necessarily in a literal way, but at least morally.

Then we come to particular countries in the world, e.g., France.  It is getting old, but it does need to be said.  America did save the French from horrific defeats in two world wars.  America rebuilt France from the rubble it was after World War II, nurturing and building that country into a relatively powerful European nation.  In return, the govern- ment and leading politicians of France spit in America's face every chance they get.

Then there is Canada.  It is also, relatively speaking, a prosperous nation.  Canada is technologically advanced and morally bankrupt, just like France.

So, Canada's status as an advanced and prosperous nation is due to the existence and operation of its southern neighbor and longterm friend and ally, the U.S.A.  This is not to mention the fact that it will be costing American taxpayers a whole lot more in years to come because Canada has no immigration policy.  The Canadian government allows any- one to enter Canada, and has no immigration security program to distinquish terrorists and other violent and subversive elements from genuine immigrants seeking to make a new home for themselves in Canada With Canada declining to apprehend and exclude potential terrorists and subversionists trying to enter the country, America has to devote a great deal more money and manpower to protecting our northern border than would be the case if Canada and the U.S.A. maintained a common security zone and a common visa and immigration policy.

It wasn't bad enough that Canadian politicians spouted off anti-American rhetoric by "accident" every now and then. Whether it was some Canadian fool calling our President a name or damning all Americans in general, Canadian politicians seemed to always speak their minds, whenever they thought "the microphones were off." 

But now, the gloves have got to come off.  Those miserable Canadian fools decided that a hockey game would be just the right venue to show America what Canada thought of its benefactor  While the band played our national anthem at the New York Islander vs. Montreal Canadians game on March 20, 2003, at Bell Center, in Montreal, Canada, the sell out crowd of 21,273, booed.  They didn't just boo a little.  They booed for the length of the anthem.

Apparently, the Canadian crowd decided they didn't approve of America defending itself against tyrants.  Maybe they believed Saddam Hussein should stay in power and Ameri- ca was morally wrong to use military force to oust a mass murdering tyrant from power, or maybe they are just morally bankrupt.

Perhaps Canadian indignation over America's desire to maintain its standing in the world is simply a reflection of cowardice.  Canadians pride themselves in the fact that they, as Canadians, have no enemies.  Canadians will not ruffle the feathers of anyone, for fear of not being liked.  Canadians cannot even fathom themselves being bombed, believing that, if America was bombed, it must have been America's fault.  Canadians can afford to have a Sheryl Crow view of the world and simply appease any and all vile nations and peoples because America is its mentor and protector, and, while Canadians know this, they, like all folks who have no worries, think their favorable situation in the world will never end, no matter how badly they behave.

No doubt, most Americans have nothing but good feelings and warmth for our "friends" to the North  Most Americans view being hated by many in the world as a new phenom- enon and mostly coming from third world nations that just don't know any better, or from France, which should know better and should be ashamed of the attitudes and behavior of its political leadership.

Now, we need to realize that the hate for America and hope for its downfall or severe weakening that are percolating in much of the world are also emanating from our "friends" to the North.

The incident at the stadium is not an isolated one.  It is reflected in the speeches given by Canadian politicians, and in poll after poll taken in Canada. 

What we are, as Americans, has not changed for the past century.  We are and have been liberators and friends to all in the world who have asked.  America is not a colonizer of other nations, nor do we enslave anyone.  America promotes and, unlike the anti- American political Left, sees constitutional and democratic values and institutions as a benefit to all peoples of the world and not an "mposition."

America needs to start reminding people of those facts and letting folks know that criti- cism and sanctions can be a two way street.

Paul Walfield is a freelance writer and member of the State Bar of California, with an undergraduate degree in Psychology and post-graduate study in behavioral and analytical psychology. He resided for a number of years in the small town of Houlton, Maine, and is now a California attorney. His articles appear in numerous periodicals and on numerous websites. He has been the featured guest on KTSA News Talk Radio.  CONTACT INFORMATION:  Email:   paul.walfield@cox.net

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