The controversy over the NFL’s “take a knee for the National Anthem” was missing something to put it all into global perspective, but Star Trek actor George Takei delivered:
You know where citizens are required to stand for the National Anthem? North Korea.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) September 25, 2017
Did your computer/phone MELT from the heat of that hot take?
But in North Korea, they’re not paid millions not to stand. https://t.co/lxRTwAgd7N
— Kimberly Ross (@SouthernKeeks) September 26, 2017
Nor is the population of the U.S. summoned for mandatory standing and worshiping of the nation’s leader, but hey, whatever helps The Resistance cope with Hillary’s loss:
You know where NFL players are simply being criticized for their behavior? The United States of America. https://t.co/4OwTdmhBFz
— PDXGREG (@ThatJewGreg) September 26, 2017
Don’t bother George with perspective, he’s on a roll!
You know where citizens get shot if they don't? Same place. https://t.co/QCoMz9HHO1
— Gene Killian (@genethelawyer) September 25, 2017
So…we're back to North Korea is bad again? https://t.co/8kVU5l5tLs
— Stephe96 (@Stephe96) September 26, 2017
False narrative. In North Korea you'd be in a work camp for your tweets, you know this @GeorgeTakei https://t.co/KcIzemccj5
— Bill L (@Devildog0402) September 25, 2017
You know where to find some of the dumbest comments on @Twitter?
Apparently @GeorgeTakei is throwing his hat in the ring. https://t.co/TQPiXkL4yB
— Chris Adkins (@topheradkins) September 26, 2017
It is not "required" here, we do it out of respect for our country and those who fought for us! Which you don't understand! https://t.co/5k6h0O7Who
— J. W. (@SCTiger73) September 25, 2017
Except we don't kill people for refusing to stand. You know who does? North Korea. https://t.co/iITXTSbUZ6
— Alexander Kogan (@AlexsaurusZilla) September 26, 2017
You know where they imprison or execute dissenters? North Korea. https://t.co/BptljLYU8h
— Andy Currier o|||||o (@andrewpcurrier) September 26, 2017
You know where people make millions upon millions of dollars just for playing a game? Hint: It’s not North Korea. https://t.co/9IRsAXRD3p
— Justin (@theGrudgeRetort) September 26, 2017
Here’s an important difference that the Hollywood Left needs to be reminded about:
How many are free to leave?
— Mrs_Pinky85 (@mrs_pinky85) September 26, 2017
Hint: Not NEARLY as many as would be allowed to flee the U.S. out of Trump fear.
And one last thing to hash out:
Where do they stand on designing and baking cakes? https://t.co/SPgs34YKBo
— (((Robert))) (@deepereyes) September 26, 2017
We’ll wait for an answer to that one.
