This is sad and avoidable.
The Texas Republican Party mourned the loss of a young conservative activist. From CBS News:
“Words are difficult to express the feelings we have at the moment. Our heart goes out to Grace’s family, especially to her three children still at home, who are now left parentless. The best option we have at this time is fervent prayer for peace that surpasses our understanding,” said Matt Rinaldi, Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas.
Greg Abbott also offered his useless thoughts and prayers in the Midland Reporter-Telegram:
“Cecilia and I offer our heartfelt condolences to the family of Grace Jones, a wonderful mother, patriot and Texas Republican leader. … Forever grateful for her work on my campaign and her leadership in the conservative movement. … May God bless her and her family.”
Grace Jones was only 35 years old. She was a member of the State Republican Executive Committee (SREC). She had 3 children. Her husband shot her and then shot himself. They were going through a divorce. Abbott and the GOP have created a 2nd Amendment sanctuary in Texas providing more protection for their guns than for their own. They have resisted red flag laws or any gun laws that could have prevented this tragedy. Abbott once again has blood on his hands.
Republicans are quick to offer thoughts and prayers even if they are responsible for the death of someone in their own party. Case in point right here in Clear Lake, State Representative Dennis Paul took to the House floor to offer his worthless comments after another SREC member died of COVID. Paul let his friend, David Apley, a Dickinson City Council Member, shoot his mouth off about COVID “hoax” and he died from it. My letter to Paul:
Your party has failed Mr Apley by allowing misinformation to be spread by your members. Your party has failed over 53,000 families in the state by not taking this pandemic seriously. You allowed members of your party, “conservative” leaders in the community, and elected officials, such as Mr. Apley to mock science, downplay the severity of the virus, spread rumors, and fight every move by every elected official to stop this deadly virus in its track. You, personally failed Mr. Apley.
So fuck you Abbott, Paul, and the GOP. You helped kill this young lady.
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