Below is the text of a letter sent by Senator Dick Black (R-13) to Governor McAuliffe calling on him to join other governors across the U.S. in opposition to bringing potentially dangerous Syrian refugees into Virginia. (Note - Sen. Black is my father-in-law.)
Dear Governor McAuliffe:
I ask you to join the Governors of Michigan and Alabama in rejecting federal settlements of Syrian refugees within the Commonwealth of Virginia. French President Hollande disregarded a multitude of warnings, and admitted large numbers of Syrian refugees into his country. Almost immediately, one of them became a suicide bomber, implicated in the murder of 122 Frenchmen. I believe it would be irresponsible for us to repeat his tragic blunder.Â
The Paris massacre is the latest in a string of murders committed by Islamic radicals. Ever since the 9/11 hijackers flew suicide jets into the Twin Towers and Pentagon, Islamic terrorists have committed random killings across the globe with increased frequency.
American policy in the Middle East remains on a suicidal course that has inflamed the Islamic World. Many Syrian refugees were radicalized by American actions designed to topple the Syrian government. By arming and training Jihadists, the U.S, France, and Britain have created a boiling cauldron of religious hatred that is spilling across international borders.
I believe the United States should immediately suspend shipment of weapons to Syrian rebels, however, only the President can make that decision. Meanwhile, it is incumbent on us to establish barriers to the entry of radicalized Jihadists into our state.
I ask that you publically announce Virginia’s opposition to the settlement of refugees from Syria. We cannot keep the federal government from doing what harm it will, but we can refuse to assist them in any respect. I hope you will join other Governors in taking the prudent steps to protect the lives of people in the Commonwealth.
 Sincerely,
Richard H. Black
Senator of Virginia, 13th District
13 comments
We can let the Syrians be Senator DeStephs’ unlicensed contractors that he wants to protect ; SB483 Sentence 4 , item { b } , yea let’s allow the licensed contractor to employ unlicensed contractors/illegal aliens unabated. Do you now see the risk of allowing Virginia’s underground labor market/economy.
It is just a matter of time until when the terrorist figure out how the central american illegal alien does it. Thanks Senator DeSteph for that security bill {SB483}.
QUESTION: Why are these Muslim countries ( U.A.E., QATAR, KUWAIT, BAHRAIN, & Saudi Arabia have Zero acceptance of their Syrian Refugee
Your questions implies that no other country wants the refugees. This is simply not true. GOP opposition to the refugees is purely political and is an attempt to convince the public that democrats are terrible people. This approach wont work.
You said no countries, I said 5 countries only, pls read again
but your purpose here is not to complain only about those countries. It is to sway people to not trust Democrats. Pls try again
I’m not a Democrat or Republican, if you can’t answer my question why are these 5 muslim countries won’t accept Syrian refugees then look for other person to talk . You’re not answering my question, i dont want to argue with person who is out of topic. I am not talikng about political party. It is just a simple question and youre starting a an argument. Thank you
Your question, while being a repost of what others have asked (https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2015/09/04/the-arab-worlds-wealthiest-nations-are-doing-next-to-nothing-for-syrias-refugees/) is irrelevant to the discussion about what the US should or could do. Being that this site is like fly paper for the radical right, your posting it conjures up thoughts of using the suffering of the refugees as political ammunition.
Bottom line, if others have asked the same question with getting a satisfying answer, why would you expect to get one here. Can you rightfully blame anyone of thinking, you only posted it as an anti-Obama statement
Hehehe???
Mr. Staton ,
I was able to find a message page for Virginian’s to comment to the Governor.
I urge all to comment to the Governor on this. This is not only a National Security risk but a severe public safety risk fo Virginians.
Why don’t you post the link?
Yes, please post the link so others can sign.
I’m pretty sure we have enough peace loving muslim terrorist nutjobs all ready living in America. For some reason, I don’t believe Fast Terry has the wherewithal to understand that. We know Obungler does not!
Your father-in-law has got an inside track to Assad. They should work something out.