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.
@9GN5KWP6mos6MO
No, but they should be kept somewhere safe like a migrant-specific shelter with all basic necessities provided until they’re thoroughly screened and cleared
@9M4G5FW1wk1W
Yes, except for harmless refugees from persecution, and deport immigrants who incite hate or terrorism
@9GSFFG26mos6MO
No, but increase background checks for immigrants coming from countries with totalitarian governments or high crime rates.
@9GQFBJM6mos6MO
No, but there should be a deeper vetting of visas and those entering from that country to prevent potential terrorists from entering the country
@9MDZCV57hrs7H
The government should allow people to come through to escape not because the person felt like moving.
@9MCT2K72 days2D
Yes, but let's put some focus on that and support th families of those who helped our Veterans in Iraq and Afghanistan. Translators, etc. Use some common sense in screening them.
@9MBQZ8B4 days4D
i think banned is a strong way to put it, they'll just be denied until we can further identify who they are
@7ZGWLJF 4 days4D
No, but we should limit how many immigrants can enter the country and should prioritize children, the elderly, disabled, and women then men.
@9M8GFX46 days6D
no matter the country, people can become a threat to their or our society. The protection should stay the same, while also giving them support upon entry
@9M2VW7N2wks2W
The government should be banned from screening out terrorists until it improves its ability to designate high risk countries.
@9LZW3862wks2W
Yes but there needs to be a procedure to verify who they are, and who they’re connected to. If any connection is found to known terrorists they should be sent back to where they came from
@9LZQ7MQRepublican2wks2W
Yes, unless they can prove that their life or livelihood is in immediate danger in their current country
The government should not ban them from entering the country, but should do a background check before they do.
@9LYWK2M2wks2W
No, but they should undergo heavier screening and background checks to ensure they are not affiliated with any terrorist group.
@9LVHW472wks2W
They shouldn't be banned but they should have their background checked before coming into the country
@9LVHQ5QIndependent2wks2W
Immigrants from high risk countries who are fleeing those countries should be able to enter the US, but their should be security screenings and backgrounds checks to ensure that the person being allowed in is not a threat
@9LV9KJVIndependent 2wks2W
They shouldn’t be banned but they should be placed somewhere safe while the government does background checks
@9LSWJTC3wks3W
Yes, and we should return to the pre-1965 immigration laws that prohibited immigration from anywhere outside of Europe or East Asia.
@9LSMM433wks3W
They should focus on being able to successfully rule out the high risk immigrants rather than making a whole country that could have skilled workers and surgeons and doctors pay the price
@9LSCYMTRepublican3wks3W
No, everyone is different and should be treated with the same courtesy in the process as someone from any other nation.
@Hailstone3wks3W
No, as long as they will be required to undergo background checks to ensure they have no connections with any terrorist organizations.
@9LRVG433wks3W
Yes, except for verified refugees from persecution, and deport immigrants who promote hate and terrorism
@9LRJBWW3wks3W
No, instead they should go through thourough screening and mackground checks before allowing them into the country.
@9LR4WJN3wks3W
Instead of outright banning them, do an intensive background check to make sure they have no affiliations or connections to terrorist and cartel groups.
@9LLPLST4wks4W
Immigrants should have to be logged into the system ie Ellis Island kind of idea upon entering the country.
@9LJY92KLibertarian4wks4W
No, it is wrong to use fear to justify discrimination in humanitarian situations, if anything it brings the terrorists more sympathizers
@9LJF3ZH1mo1MO
No, they should just take their photo id and fingerprints to put it in the system to track them down
@9LJCJP6Republican1mo1MO
Yes, and deport immigrants who promote hatred for Jews, Israel, and the US and promote terrorism, and denationalize those who came under false pretenses
@9LHZPDW1mo1MO
After a slight background check, and important factors such as having a family. They should be allowed to come to the US.
@9LHGJD21mo1MO
No, because if they cant cross to get away from a life they don't want we are stopping them from that freedom but there is some safety that could be added
@9LGLSBX1mo1MO
No, they should just get a photo id and their background from them and then put it in the system to track them down
@9LGC733Republican1mo1MO
As long as they have extensive background checks to see their past and their history if clear come on in
@9LGB96G1mo1MO
I think they should do the screening as the people enter the country, but only allow a certain amount of people to enter at a time.
@9LG94HL1mo1MO
This is a difficult question, we don't want to assume that the entire high risk country is filled with potential terrorists, but we can rightly assume that there are some...
@9LG7G921mo1MO
I believe that people from high risk countries should be watched surveyed, not banned. if the country is one we're fighting we should let civilians come in, and if they may be potential terrorists than they should be surveyed.
@9LD2CVJ1mo1MO
Yes, unless they are being targeted for helping the U.S. government and are in danger (eg. Afghan interpreters)
No, what is a “high risk” country; there are more domestic terrorist in America than any international threat.
@9LBW8KRWomen’s Equality1mo1MO
yes because there is a pretty good chance of someone being a terrorists and we might not be able to tell if they are or are not.
@9LBW8C9Republican1mo1MO
no but when we find immigrents insted of just sending them back to where they came from we should give them the option to and from that we can do like a background check on them but also giving them a chance
@JW-StamperConstitution 1mo1MO
Yes, both those who have helped us in battle zones need to be brought to the USA and their families protected.
@9L8V33G1mo1MO
Immigrants should have the right to enter the country no matter their background. To protect this country, the process of immigration should remain lengthy, but not too complicated.
@9L7QVBC1mo1MO
no but the immigrants from high risk countries should be highly screened before being approved entry
@9L7Q9V31mo1MO
Not banned, but they should be kept somewhere safe and humane with all basic necessities provided until their asylum claims are processed
@9L7N2XG1mo1MO
Yes this is protected by the U.S. Constitution in order to protect the safety of the American citizens.
@9L74XYW2mos2MO
They maybe shouldn't be allowed in with the general public, but they should have a place to go where they don't have to worry about whatever it is they're fleeing from
@9L74N5JRepublican2mos2MO
I don't think that immigrants should be allowed into a country unless they have the legal paper work and want to become citizens for the right reasons.
@9L74FFC2mos2MO
Not ban, but they should be kept somewhere safe and humane with all basic necessities provided until their asylum claims are processed
@9L6M5TL2mos2MO
No the government should be trained better to detain terroristic individuals isn't that one of the main jobs of the government how about t you do the job our taxes pay you to do.
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