What a great rhyming poem, and a very important subject. Yes, I think we need to respect respect. It isn’t always easy to show respect to someone who has been rude to you or disrespected you. I recently received a very critical comment on one of my poems.
It basically said rhythm had deserted me and some stanzas were truly awful. The commentor, to his credit, did add not to feel bad and I wasn’t alone etc. I did thank him for his critic and advice and showed him due respect, even though the comment left me a little deflated.
My feelings soared, however, with all the positive comments I received from other readers. Then to top it off the poem was boosted. So even if someone doesnt show you respect, don’t sweat it, things will work out.