Although the York Regional Police chief walked back his advice to “just comply” during a home invasion, the initial message was criticized by many, including by actors south of the border.

One of the American actors who commented was Kevin Sorbo, known for his role as Greek demi-God Hercules on the eponymous television show from 1995 to 1999. In a post on X on Sept. 4, he called out Chief Jim MacSween by name.

MacSween “told his citizens that ‘your best defence is to just comply,'” wrote Sorbo.

The post has been viewed nearly 7 million times and has been reposted 20,000 times as of Tuesday morning.

Dean Cain, another U.S. actor known for his role in a 1990s television show, also took to social media to highlight the differences between the advice from American and Canadian authorities.

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