Texas GOPer Warns Refugees Could Carry Out Attacks Thanks To Lax Gun Laws

Rep. Tony Dale
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Republican state Rep. Tony Dale is concerned that Texas’ lax gun laws could allow Syrian refugees to launch terror attacks on American soil.

In a two-page letter sent to U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) on Monday, Dale asked state officials to reject the resettlement of more Syrian refugees within the Lone Star State’s borders after Friday’s terror attacks in Paris. He argued that immigration documents granted to refugees would allow them to obtain Texas drivers’ licenses, which in turn would allow them to procure firearms.

“While the Paris attackers used suicide vests and grenades it is clear that firearms also killed a large number of innocent victims,” Dale wrote. “Can you imagine a scenario were [sic] a refugees [sic] is admitted to the United States, is provided federal cash payments and other assistance, obtains a drivers license and purchases a weapon and executes an attack?”

There is no waiting period to purchase a gun in Texas, which has some of the least restrictive gun laws in the country. Starting in January, Texans will be able to openly carry handguns as well.

Dale also wrote that he was concerned recently arrived refugees could get jobs working at Texas airports and plant explosives on planes. He pointed to the recent bombing of a Russian charter jet over Egypt that has been attributed to the Islamic State terror group.

Dale is hardly the only Texas lawmaker opposed to resettling refugees from Syria. Gov. Greg Abbott (R) already sent a letter to President Obama saying he would not accept any Syrian refugees in his state after the Paris attacks.

Read Dale’s letter below in full:

h/t Raw Story

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  1. I would say the lack of self-awareness is astounding if we weren’t talking about Republicans from Texas.

  2. He also added that the non whites/xtians cant own a gun as per Texas laws. All these laws, easing restrictions on guns were meant for White Christian Texan blood.

  3. To LMAO or to weep…that is the question…

  4. Karma is a bitch, ain’t it?

  5. “Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ® already sent a letter to President Obama saying he would not accept any Syrian refugees in his state after the most recent Paris attacks.”

    Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ® already sent a letter to President Obama admitting that he simply doesn’t understand the Constitution, particularly the Supremacy Clause.

    FIFY

    What are these fuckers afraid of? I thought this was what they wanted…Shootouts in the streets to show everyone who is boss…people using their 2nd 'Menment rights to defend themselves and finally given a chance to do so!!! And fuck all if it’s not an opportunity to shoot brown people…BONUS!!!

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