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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@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Yes
@9Y9FG3S8mos8MO
People should not be held accountable just because where they came from. They are still humans and have their own opinions that might differ from where they came from which is why they moved to a different country.
@TheHillbillyLordRepublican3mos3MO
We should ban all immigration from Muslim countries that we're at war with
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
No
@9Y9FG3S8mos8MO
These immigrants still have feelings. They moved to the U.S. for a reason. This reason might be that they didn't like the things that happened at their old country, so it's not like they came to just destroy, they came for a better life. We should let them have a better life.
@TheHillbillyLordRepublican2mos2MO
The risk of letting a terrorist in is too great. US national security the most important, more important than helping others.
@ISIDEWITH10mos10MO
If you had to make a decision about who gets into a country, what factors would you think are most important to consider?
I think that criminal record is the biggest thing to consider.
@9YCC83F8mos8MO
- past crimes in current country
- reason for being here
- association with drug lords
- if need better health care or better education
@9YCC3RX8mos8MO
I think they should make sure the people we let in are good people by looking at their past in their home country.
@9YCB5XWProgressive8mos8MO
A knowlege of the country, its mainly used language.
@9GN5KWP2yrs2Y
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
@9M4G5FW1yr1Y
Yes, except for harmless refugees from persecution, and deport immigrants who incite hate or terrorism
@Paculino1yr1Y
I'm afraid of the effects of deportation. They will likely have less legal opposition to encouraging violence if going to somewhere with low stability, which will likely make the problem worse. It may be a more distant problem then, but it is a problem that is bigger and more difficult to control.
@B4HXVRF3mos3MO
No, but increase restrictions and regulations for immigrants coming from countries with totalitarian governments.
@TheHillbillyLordRepublican2mos2MO
What about increasing restrictions and regulation for immigrants coming from countries known to harbor terrorism?
@9VJZYWB9mos9MO
No, the vast majority of prospective immigrants are regular people, and this unjustly turns them away. Plus, there is no real definition of a high risk country.
@TheHillbillyLordRepublican2mos2MO
Iran, Palestine, Iraq, pratcially all of the middle east are high risk countries, especially muslims
@9GSFFG22yrs2Y
No, but increase background checks for immigrants coming from countries with totalitarian governments or high crime rates.
@9NTH43Q1yr1Y
Not banned, but they should be kept somewhere safe with all basic necessities provided until their background check is completed
@ISIDEWITH10mos10MO
What might be the emotional impact on communities if certain groups feel unfairly targeted by policies like these?
@9TRPW559mos9MO
they may feel that the government is unconstitutional.
@9YFLTY9Independent8mos8MO
it is what it is. Those who feel targeted should ask their demographic to do better.
@9TRNNP99mos9MO
They will feel very uncomfortable and very targeted because maybe it’s not their faults it’s happening
@TheHillbillyLordRepublican3mos3MO
Who gives a crap about emotional impacts? National security and economic efficiency/growth are the most important
@B3WL2634mos4MO
Yes. Article IV, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution states that one of the responsibilities of the federal government is to "protect each of [the States] against Invasion; and...against domestic Violence." Based on this, the safety of U.S. citizens should be the primary concern.
@9QRZ2Y312mos12MO
No but all immigrants regardless of where they are from should undergo security screenings and checks.
@B5SP8JR3wks3W
The government hasn't done well with it lately as it is, might as well make the path to citizenship easier.
@B44RQZP3mos3MO
Screen them and background check but allow them in only if they are fleeing the terrorist regime not support it.
@9GQFBJM2yrs2Y
No, but there should be a deeper vetting of visas and those entering from that country to prevent potential terrorists from entering the country
@B5YC4F9Peace and Freedom20hrs20H
There should be precautions for high risk immigrants however the government should not permit someone in need help that we are able to provide
@B5XSGS5Independent3 days3D
Yes, but only if the Secretary of Homeland Security, Defense, and the Director of National Intelligence
@B5XSM8T4 days4D
Yes but need to have LEGITIMATE reasons for countries being classified as high risk. Dominica, really???
@B5XQM2G4 days4D
Not banned, but the US authorities must come up with much stricter and more comprehensive background checking, including (if necessary) temporary detainment for 2-3 days once the immigrant arrives in the US, until it can be concluded that the immigrant is safe enough to be released.
They would need further screening (i.e. looking through their internet activity) to ensure they aren’t a threat to the country.
@B5WDH8K 1wk1W
We have the best intelligence people in the world so I don't believe potential terrorist are coming in this country. Domestic terrorism is on the rise so maybe we should address that.
@B5WDD241wk1W
Not banned outright, but they should be kept somewhere safe like a basic refugee camp on the border with basic necessities provided until their background check is complete and they can then apply for asylum or citizenship.
@B5VM7X42wks2W
Yes, but don’t screen out potential terrorists unless they attack us. Ban immigrants from such countries from entering the U.S. entirely.
@B5VHQDJ2wks2W
No, but do a thorough look into their background and if there are any red flags at all then no entry.
@B5TC25N2wks2W
Yes but give deep searches and background checks with a waiting time (similar to purchasing guns) and keep contact to inform them when they're allowed to enter our country.
@B5T6WQ6 3wks3W
No, the policy seems too broad and will encourage tensions/heighten discrimination. Let's improve screening and intelligence at ports of entry instead.
@B5S7YP73wks3W
Yes, but what constitutes a high risk country should be determined by national security interests and not race or ethnicity
@B5S69QZ3wks3W
No, terrorist radicalization happens in Western European countries because they're ethnostates trying to become American in composition without realizing assimilation is needed (hence allowing themselves to be colonized by Turkish imports). An Iranian can become a US citizen, but an Iranian can never become a Swede.
@B5P54P6 1mo1MO
No, too many innocent, bright and talented people are being denied access to the USA just because of where they’re born
@B5NMKZQ1mo1MO
I believe that the US should have some sort of place/base for immigrants before they come into the country so that they do have time to screen out potential terrorists.
@B5L4HTP1mo1MO
No, If they are politically persecuted by their own government. They should have the right to stay for a limited time until they choose to stay or move to a safer country.
@B5KKMF9Independent1mo1MO
I believe that every individual has a right to due process, however if they come from a high risk countries there should be more precautionary.
@B5KKM7K1mo1MO
I don't believe countries should be banned, but background checks are definitely needed to creen out potential terrorists
Background checks or proper procedures should be done rather than outright refusing or accepting willingy.
@B5J9BDKLibertarian1mo1MO
No, unless they committed serious crimes or made any threats or express support of the enemy forces in said war torn nations.
@B5HQV67Republican2mos2MO
not banned but they should be placed in a holding community until background checks can be completed. but if this becomes an issue where individuals are stuck within that community if there are so many immigrants that it takes too long to get through all of them, then yes.
@B5H35HB2mos2MO
I think they should get a very big background check and person check up on entering the United states
@B5G2XV6Independent2mos2MO
No, allow refugees but be cautious about certain people. Improve the screen process heavily and asap.
@B5DF4ZH2mos2MO
Yes, but if they prove not to be a risk and haven't committed any crimes they should be allowed to enter the country
@B5CGYD9Peace and Freedom2mos2MO
Yes, as long as the government does check if they are potential terrorsist right away so there wouldn't be any problems
@B5CCYCD2mos2MO
No, but instead of just for those countries, it should be treated for all countries to seek out potential threats
@B5BH83GPeace and Freedom2mos2MO
Mi pensar es que los dejen entrar con cierta vigilancia y tenet sus precauciones notodas las personas que vienen de esos paises con malas, todos tienen una oportunidad.
@B5B3GQH2mos2MO
No, but for immigrants coming from that country, we should increase security, and enhance the measures for them to become citizens.
@B5B3B8Q2mos2MO
No, the government needs to improve its ability to screen immigrants rather than punish those who are wanting to improve quality of life and avoid being executed in their high risk country.
No, but they should be help in a designated area, such as a migrant shelter, with basic necessities until they are cleared of any threat.
@B59WHLJ2mos2MO
it doesn't matter where you come from if you come in the right way legally and have no record your good to come in
@B59PMLQ2mos2MO
refugees should be allowed. If they are suspected to be a terrorist, they can live in the US under monitoring by the US government until cleared from suspection.
They shouldn’t nescasarily be banned, but there should be some background check that should be done quick so if it’s a high risk country, they don’t maybe die while waiting to enter the U.S.
@B58NX8HIndependent2mos2MO
Neither and create a new joint and counter terrorist agency to provide threat assessment reports and make sure that no one is a threat to the United States
@B58HKPG2mos2MO
No, this would be highly discriminatory. Just do background checks on them like you would every other person coming through the border
@B56JCKW2mos2MO
No but people who come to the U.S must go through a background check and go through more examination before entering the country
@B54J52G2mos2MO
Only if its safe from them to return home and as long as the US can improve on its ability to screen out potential terrorists.
@B53CXCS2mos2MO
i dont think that we sould prevent them but i think we should put some more effort on trying to figuer out there background and what there family did there and why the want to come over here
@B52G38C2mos2MO
Yes, except refugees and people seeking a better life who are not connected to any form of terrorism.
@B4X346T2mos2MO
if it's not safe for them to go back, they shouldn't be allowed too. from their own safety or their families.
@Esoteric2mos2MO
We should not issue a blanket ban, but we should strengthen vetting protocols for all visa applicants using modern intelligence tools. Risk should be assessed by individual behavior and data, not only by country of origin.
@B4WC4BS2mos2MO
No, if you become eligible to become a US citizen, then you should be let in no matter what country you come from.
@B4W7TN62mos2MO
I don't believe that anyone should be banned from entering the U.S., however, more thorough background checks need to implemented in order to weed out any potential terrorists.
@B4VKL9R2mos2MO
No, improve the vetting process for all immigrants, focusing on through background check while also ensuring individuals are not unfairly targeted based on their county of origin
@B4VDKKMPeace and Freedom2mos2MO
they should do back ground checks before to prove they are not terrorists. If they are not they should be aloud to come to our country because this is supposed to be a free country.
@B4SZ8HZPeace and Freedom2mos2MO
I think yes, if they are illegal, they should go back to their country, but I think the government and president of the U.S. should see what is happening and why these people are leaving their home state and or country.
No, those from high risk countries might be fleeing or suffering within their home country, and screening is unreliable
@B4Q56J43mos3MO
This is a hard topic as there are many families that flee countries for their own safety and try to make better lives. Others should be have a more strict screening process as their reasoning may not be for the right reasons.
@B4M8S493mos3MO
No, but our government should be working harder and be putting more effort to improve its ability to screen out terrorists.
@B4M2QT83mos3MO
I believe we should be more cautious but I don't believe they should be banned but rather carefully observed.
Not unless a throughout background check is done on the said immigrant, proving that they are iinfact a criminal. I dont think an intire group of people should be banned.
@B4KXH3Y3mos3MO
I don't understand this question and the governments ability to screen out potential terrorists in the first place? It would depend the lengths they go to screen out potential terrorists.
@B4K9DCQ3mos3MO
Immigrants in high risk countries have every right to come to America. Our government unfortunately decides to target immigrants, and often points toward innocents as terrorists.
Immigrants from high risk countries should be thoroughly background checked on any previous or suspected terrorist activity.
@B4HV9VK3mos3MO
It really depends, if the motive is to root out terrorism, that is a slippery slope and often is racism in disguise. If someone is coming as a refugee/to escape from political violence and don't commit egregious/horrific crimes themselves, then yes absolutely grant them immunity and give them grace
@B4HG3N53mos3MO
I think that it depends on the country they are coming from, and I think they need to be put through a thorough screening beforehand.
@B4H64CK3mos3MO
They should provide safety for the person, but not fully allow immigration until they're certain the person is not a terrorist
@B4GLDS33mos3MO
No, however there should be high quality checks to ensure, they will be allowed into the country no matter what but if found to be a terrorist sentenced to jail time or deported, if there is a good enough suspicion with evidence of possibility but not 100% they will be put on a police watch.
@B4FVJKN3mos3MO
I beleieve immigrants shouldn't be allowed into the country but after they've settled here they're is no point in sending them back.
@B4DXL7H3mos3MO
The government should do it but have a full investigation and documentation enforcing that it is not due to prejudices rather information from the investigation.
@B4DNRZK3mos3MO
No, but only if the immigrants are coming with a family and have no criminal record or motives to go against our country (genuinely trying to flee persecution).
@B4DJ5N7Independent3mos3MO
I don't think that they should be banned, they should all go through a fair screening to make sure they won't be a danger to the U.S.
@B4D6KHP3mos3MO
If they are illegal, then yes, for the sake of law and order, border security, and national security.
@B4CSJFP3mos3MO
Yes immigrants from high risk countries should be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorist because the high risk countries are more likely going to have people try to sneak illegal drugs of some sort into the U.S.
@B4CSCQ2Independent3mos3MO
No, but institute stricter requirements for immigrants coming from nations with totalitarian regimes.
@B49T8Q93mos3MO
No, but perform background checks to make sure they are not connected with any extremist ideaologies/groups
@B49PPVQ3mos3MO
No, it is unfair to ban people from countries simply because terrorists come from a certain place, if anything they should receive extra screening to make sure they aren't high-risk, but not banned
@B492HZC3mos3MO
I think that we should scan and test immigrants from high risk countries and give them a pass if they make the test but not let them in if they are able to follow an ID scan or a face scan.
Additional screening and background checks should be placed on them, but they shouldn't be banned from entering the country if the government can't implement proper procedures to screen out potential terrorists.
@B4873QXLibertarian3mos3MO
They should provide proof for work in the U.S to be allowed in, or must have a desperate requirement to enter the country.
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