'X-Files' Stars 'Take a Knee' on Set & Fans Take Sides Online
"The X-Files," but Mulder and Scully took a break from alien abductions to support a very human protest.
To #TakeaKnee shows solidarity with the protests against injustice led by NFL players kneeling during the National Anthem. It's meant to protest police brutality and racism, but President Trump and other opponents see it as disrespecting the American flag.
Here's the photo both Anderson and Duchovny tweeted last night (it was also retweeted by the official "X-Files" account):
#TheXFiles#TakeAKneepic.twitter.com/65GJiBAOsl
— Gillian Anderson (@GillianA) September 26, 2017
Most of the feedback was positive and appreciative, but there were responders who expressed disappointment with the stars for taking that political/social stand. That led to some debates in the comments, if you can call people just repeating their set positions "debates."
Here are some of the replies, from both sides:
This makes me so happy. ???????? pic.twitter.com/Hj0mGYK18p
— Sultan of Sarcasm (@SultanSarcasm) September 26, 2017
I thought I could not love you guys more than I already did.
— Brian Moore (@BriTheWebGuy) September 26, 2017
NOTHING BUT RESPECT FOR MY PRESIDENTS https://t.co/dD2fh4DSg6
— sophy ziss (@sophyish) September 26, 2017
— dari (@bedeliaswine) September 26, 2017
This is the weirdest football game I've ever seen but I'm into it
— vegan mortensen (@TrinAndTonic) September 26, 2017
My nerd and social justice heart just glowed. #TakeAKneepic.twitter.com/vidf219HTg
— CarolynH. (@CarrieCnh12) September 26, 2017
Beautiful pic! Thank you for always speaking up for what you believe in! I admire you both tremendously!
— Leslie Luster (@leslie_luster) September 26, 2017
— Anne Taylor (@Sandy65Beach) September 26, 2017
— Vicki Jay (@ascending2him) September 26, 2017
You must be under some alien influence. Think we'll take a walk away from the watching the X-Files #RespectOurFlag#StandForOurAnthem#MAGA
— Steve Boesen (@boesens) September 26, 2017
Are you planning on burning a flag also? Asking for a few friends that can't ask... pic.twitter.com/F3hqXYEwEP
— Bryan McNally ???????? (@BryanDMcNally) September 26, 2017
#takeaknee isn't at all about our troops/flag. It's protesting police brutality and systemic racism. And peaceful protest is a US right. ✌????
— Smitha Prasadh (@holasmitha) September 26, 2017
As a veteran, I get that it's everyone's "right" to do, however as a veteran, I also see it as not "right" to do since it disrespect others.
— Bryan McNally ???????? (@BryanDMcNally) September 26, 2017
Kapernick asked Veterans how best to protest. They said to kneel - to respect vets and the country - while still calling attention.
— Unnýðnes (@Ambithera) September 26, 2017
So is this the new universal act of snowflake buthurt America throwing their crybaby temper tantrum cuz they lost the election? Stick it ????????
— SAM (@McSAMN) September 26, 2017
Try respecting our flag and country or leave. You can be replaced.
— Vince Smith (@Southernpilot) September 26, 2017
`oh gillian, please dont get liberal on me now, ????
— music lover (@loverboy12390) September 26, 2017
"Now", lol. Buddy you have no idea who this woman ever was, and it's your loss.
— Hasse Erbine (@Hasserbine) September 26, 2017
I know, right. I'm guessing he doesn't know about this then? https://t.co/L5xZ2X5kPl
— Christopher Day (@ChrisWDay1983) September 26, 2017
I know! It's like he clearly hasn't got a clue about her! She's awesome ????
— Chairman Mardikins (@MariaRossall) September 26, 2017
"X-Files" Season 11 is now filming. The release date has yet to be revealed. Season 10 aired six episodes in January and February 2016.
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