Rep. Jim Dunnam Replies to Gov. Rick Perry's Talk of Texas Secession

[Are_grits_groceries]

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Talk of secession is an attack on our country. It is the ultimate anti-American statement. Serious discussion that we would even contemplate dividing our country, the greatest country in the world, shows lack of judgment -- and any words from the Texas Governor will be taken seriously. Finally, such statements -- particularly in a time when we are at war overseas, with over 4,000 American lives lost, and thousands in combat as we speak -- are both offensive, irresponsible and not the words of a patriot.

I am surprised that Governor Perry would reinforce a sentiment that is so clearly anti-American. He should choose his words more carefully unless they are intentional, and if his words were intentional, they should be condemned.

You cannot lead a state that is part of a nation by trying to divide that state from that nation.

We live in a time when ill-thought words can stoke emotions. And today we have 100,000 Texans who have just lost their jobs, through no fault of their own. A time of economic recession and possible depression. We just came off a presidential election. In times like these, our leaders should strive toward unity, not pander to the divisive elements in our society.
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http://www.burntorangereport.com/diary/8420/rep-jim-dunnam-replies-to-gov-rick-perrys-talk-of-texas-secession

Can I get a witness??

[Are_grits_groceries]

1. Kick for a witness... nt

[BonnieJW]

2. Kick for someone making sense.