Proponents argue that this strategy would bolster national security by minimizing the risk of potential terrorists entering the country. Enhanced screening processes, once implemented, would provide a more thorough assessment of applicants, reducing the likelihood of malicious actors gaining entry. Critics argue that such a policy might inadvertently promote discrimination by broadly categorizing individuals based on their nation of origin rather than specific, credible threat intelligence. It may strain diplomatic relations with the affected countries and potentially harm the perception of the nation enacting the ban, being seen as hostile or prejudiced towards certain international communities. Additionally, genuine refugees fleeing terrorism or persecution in their home countries might be unjustly denied safe haven.
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No, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional, and even considering banning someone for who they are is racist.
Increase screening regulations for all immigrants but not to an extent that it becomes difficult for immigrants to enter the country at all
Immigration should be more difficult for all
Not all terrorists are Muslim, and banning people based on religion could also be unethical. We should screen out potential terrorists better and more effectively, but we should never single out a certain race/religion
banning people is wrong but there needs to be a thorough screening process
No but we need a near flawless screening in place.
No, but screening processes need to be much greater.
No they should not be banned, but the government should just be careful
How can you possibly justify that all muslim immigrants are terrorists? Do the due diligence.
No, because anyone can be a terrorist, not just muslim people.
Let them in as long as the current screening process determines they are not a threat
All immigrants entering the country should be screened, regardless of race or religion.
No but I believe we need to screen anyone entering our country to live here permanently, regardless of race or ethnicity
This question enters the facts that we know for certain who a terrorist is...when in fact anyone can be one and it's not from one race or religion.
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No, but we should improve screening measures
No - but have a better screening process for anybody of any race and religion who wishes who live
Not banning but screening for everyone, not just muslims.
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