to the editor: I am very proud of the Canadians who have changed their plans to visit the United States of America on vacation. However, a reduction of only 18% in visits is deplorable (“Canadian snowbirds are still unhappy with Trump. And Palm Springs is feeling the cold.” February 18).
I am so ashamed of Canadians who are moving forward with their vacation plans to the United States after everything the American president has said and done to our country and our people. This with the complicity of members of his Cabinet and Republican members of Congress and the Senate.
I, along with most Canadians, recognize that it is not the fault of all Americans that there is a president who is the least fit leader to occupy the international stage since Adolf Hitler.
But Canadians must remain united, united and determined to confront this abomination. If that means suffering personal discomfort and inconvenience, so be it. I can only imagine how Americans would react if they were treated similarly.
God bless Americans for what they are going through and will continue to go through in the coming months and years. However, please understand that Canada has been a great ally, a friendly neighbor and a proud member of the North American community for many, many years. We deserve better than this.
John C. Keating, Halifax, Canada
