I am bringing it up because I don't want the same thing to happen in 2017. The attitude came across as sulky.
I personally believe the War of 1812 was a historic event. The government did not necessarily do a good job of conveying that message, but it was a historic event. I would have liked to see more in-depth discussions. Perhaps there were some. In the few current affairs programs I saw, the mood was terrible. The people were wondering why the subject was on the table.
I certainly don't want that to be the case in 2017. I hope the coverage will be neutral, of course, but also show some enthusiasm.