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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Response rates from 11.9k Canada voters.
67% Yes |
33% No |
67% Yes |
33% No |
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Unique answers from Canada voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9MR9VHJ7mos7MO
no, but measures should be taken screen out potential terrorists.
@B25NRZW6 days6D
It shouldn't be impossible to properly screen the vast majority of immigrants from high risk countries.
@B24NBJL2wks2W
Yes, but asylum should be granted to them in a sanctioned off area that provides all basic human rights while the screening is being done.
@B246QFW2wks2W
well personally it depends, like if they committed a crime in their country then yes and like done bad stuff but if they did nothing wrong then no.
@9ZZ6GJW3wks3W
They should be allowed in a neutral safe zone, until a background check is done to see if immigrants are related to terrorism.
@9ZXSKV83wks3W
with extensive background checks. but it can be good to give immigrants a good chance to escape war torn countries.
@9ZWF82F4wks4W
They should be put into a different building/area until were sure that they arent terrorists, but should be aloud into the country for safety
@9ZTXY874wks4W
Why haven't they improved their screening already? No one should be banned because of where they come from, we just need to pass them through security. If security sucks that much, why are we even letting anyone (regardless of nationality) in?
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