The Haskell Free Library stands as a symbol of changing relations between Canada and the U.S. Once a cherished local space for blending culture and community, it now represents tighter border control and less friendly interactions due to American security measures. The author reflects on personal memories of the library, drawing parallels between childhood innocence and the current atmosphere of suspicion and division fostered by political rhetoric, particularly from figures like Donald Trump. This shift signifies a deterioration in the once special cross-border relationship shared by the two countries.
The Haskell Free Library has shifted from a place of open exchange to a front line of American border control, reflecting changing diplomatic relations.
Donald Trump's description of the US-Canada border as an 'artificially drawn line' resonates with the author's childhood experiences of crossing from one country to another.
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