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@ISIDEWITHQuestionsimmigrationStarted 2yrs agoActive 7hrs ago1 here now

Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

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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 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

If you had to make a decision about who gets into a country, what factors would you think are most important to consider?

 @9YBRCR2Liberalfrom Ontario  answered…5mos5MO

-If there country is safe for them to stay in
-If they are criminals
-If they are educated
-If they have family in the country they are trying to enter
-If they speak the language of the country they are trying to get into

 @9Y9MXMCfrom British Columbia  answered…5mos5MO

Current inter country relations. Dont want sleeper agents or dual loyalty in case of war. That can destroy the country from inside out

 @9XYC3PVfrom Ontario  answered…5mos5MO

I believe that we should be choose the best of the best in terms of academics and economics. Moving here should be a privilege and not a right. If someone can come here and contribute, welcome them with open arms.

 @9XJDXXWfrom Nova Scotia  answered…6mos6MO

A factor would be an openness to culture shift. We are secular, progressive society which can be a culture shock.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

How do you think fear of potential threats should balance with the need to offer safe refuge to people in danger?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

Have you ever had an experience where you felt judged or excluded because of where you come from?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

What are the risks of labeling entire groups of people as 'high risk' based on their nationality or race?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

How would your perspective change if you were the person trying to flee to safety but faced strict entry barriers?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

What might be the emotional impact on communities if certain groups feel unfairly targeted by policies like these?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

Do you think national security concerns justify limiting the number of people entering a country, or are there better solutions?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

Is it fair or effective to assume people are risky based on the country they come from, or should each case be evaluated individually?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

How do we balance protecting our country with being open and welcoming to people in need of help?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

In what ways could a country's relationship with the rest of the world be impacted by implementing a policy like this?

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