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TexasTowelie

(116,873 posts)
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 04:35 AM Sep 2016

GOP gubernatorial candidate Bonini — No refugees accepted from nations that sponsor terrorism

DOVER — State Sen. Colin Bonini, a Republican candidate for governor, said last week if he is elected he will not accept refugees from nations that sponsor terrorism and will seek to discourage immigrants from entering Delaware illegally.

He said he will mandate all state agencies turn immigrants unlawfully in the state over to the federal government, withhold funding from municipalities that declare themselves sanctuaries for illegal immigrants and push for private funding to aid refugees in their home countries.

“Delawareans deserve to have a chief executive who will put the safety of citizens above political correctness,” he said in a statement. “These common-sense safeguards do not preclude helping those in need but simply ensures public safety comes first. As governor, I will ensure the safety of Delawareans is always first.”

Gov. Jack Markell, a Democrat, said last year he would accept refugees fleeing Syria, a statement that drew praise from many Democrats and harsh criticism from Republicans.

Read more: http://delawarestatenews.net/government/camcampaign-notebook-bonini-no-refugees-accepted-nations-sponsor-terrorism/

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GOP gubernatorial candidate Bonini — No refugees accepted from nations that sponsor terrorism (Original Post) TexasTowelie Sep 2016 OP
Good for Markell. cheapdate Sep 2016 #1
Now that's really logical. Nitram Sep 2016 #2
Talks like they are criminals not refigees treestar Sep 2016 #3

cheapdate

(3,811 posts)
1. Good for Markell.
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 04:52 AM
Sep 2016

America should work with the UNHCR to provide a place for these families fleeing the awful war in Syria.

I was at an interfaith potluck here in Murfreesboro, TN a few weekends ago. I met a refugee family from Syria. I also met Hassan, a fifty-something man who came from Syria about 10 years ago. He was bursting with pride. He had just passed his citizenship test in Memphis and was a proud, new, US citizen.

If we (Democrats) lose on this issue then so be it, but I'd like to hope America is better than that.

Nitram

(24,614 posts)
2. Now that's really logical.
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 05:30 AM
Sep 2016

Deny refuge to those fleeing a dictatorial terrorist regime. The Republican Way.

treestar

(82,383 posts)
3. Talks like they are criminals not refigees
Sat Sep 3, 2016, 08:08 PM
Sep 2016

Like it is politically incorrect to give people refuge. Presumes a lot

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