At a December 7th campaign stop in South Carolina, Presidential candidate Donald Trump called for a “total and complete shutdown” of Muslims entering the country. The announcement sparked outrage from across the political spectrum with Republicans and Democrats both deeming it unconstitutional. Proponents argue that the government has little idea who is entering the U.S. through its current immigration system and that a temporary ban on Muslims is necessary after the terrorist attack in California. Opponents argue that the proposed ban is unconstitutional and racist towards Muslims.
@ISIDEWITH7yrs
No, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional
@ISIDEWITH7yrs
Yes, and ban all immigration until the government improves its screening process
@ISIDEWITH7yrs
No, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries
@ISIDEWITH7yrs
Yes, until terrorist attacks decrease
@5CNYTV92yrs
Keep the country safe but make sure not to be racist.
@5CNBR392yrs
Look closer to home for the terrorists SMH
Fact is, all terrorist attacks thus far have been from Muslims - not Jews, Christians, Buddhists, Taoists, Seventh Day Adventists, atheists, Satanists, etc. So, let's call a spade a spade and understand that radical jihadist Islamist Muslims have targeted everything and everyone not in accordance with it's stance on well, everything. Is it okay to be leery of such folk? I say, YES.
@8RB569P2yrs
Apparently the January 6th Capitol riot doesn't exist.
@4XW9CJV2yrs
Most of the "terrorism" is engineered by the CIA, Mossad, MI6 etc. The Muslims are fall guys.
@546BWHR2yrs
We put Japanese and Germans in camps while at war. Are we not at war on terrorists?
@597G7JP2yrs
no let only the real Muslims not the fake "Muslims" who are terrorists.
@5CWPNK32yrs
From what I understand, every incoming immigrant who comes legally goes through 40 hours of interrogation and 3 background checks. How much more do we need?
@54967872yrs
Let them enter the country but keep them contained. After all, they are asking for help. We can help and need not feel guilty if we restrict their movement and don't exactly provide 4 star hotel. I can see us being accused of something awful just because we need to maintain national security. That's not fair but it would happen, I'm sure. Do it anyway. It's the only human thing we can do and survive.
@5498JBF2yrs
No, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional, but strict background checks should be enacted
@5CXH2XN2yrs
I'm torn on this one... It's crazy to actually consider banning a whole religion and it feels icky as well.... But the status quo needs to change as well... But I'm gonna say no... No ban but single men traveling back and forth should be watched more closely
@5CXGNWH2yrs
There are millions of Christians who need help. Bring them in first. As a woman I am apposed to inviting cultures that think women are not equal to me. We fought too hard for our rights and those of our daughter. May sound harsh but it is creating enormous anger amounts everyday people you are not meeting. This is a very explosive issue
@546LXDP2yrs
Religion should not be a factor of terrorism, however there needs to be a stricter screening process.
@4XVT3R82yrs
Freedom of mobility is a human right.
@98ZHV3J6hrs
no until after a background check and an in-depth check
@98ZCD579hrs
Any illegal immigrants should be banned, all legal immigrants should have to go the normal regulations to enter the country.
@98ZBMLZ9hrs
if they are illegal then they shouldnt be coming in.
@98YZY521 day
Not ban, but they should check, not just Muslims but to everyone.
@98YZ2B61 day
No, assuming someone is a terrorist based of where they are from is racist and a stereo type.
No. Deciding what to do with an immigrant should be a case by case basis.
@98Y97C92 days
Umm that seems a little racists!
@98XSMX93 days
I think that any immigrant needs to have a background check on them before entering the country so we don't let in terrorists, drug dealers, rapists, etc.
@98WQC9P6 days
we should be able to have good background checks.
@98VW99Z1wk
No, but checking their history before would be good.
No, but there should be extra screening for anyone coming from high-risk countries.
@98TR3Q71wk
make the immigration process, harder on immigrants but offer them job opportunities, and check on them.
@98TMQCZ1wk
Yes, except refugee situations
Only after a background, mentality, and physiological screening should they be allowed or disallowed.
@98T68B21wk
yes, but not just muslim immigrants all immigrants should be checked for a possible threat before aloud into the country
@98T2XD42wks
Yes but only from certain Muslim countries. Saudi Arabia springs to mind
@98SYQN92wks
The government should check to make sure that all people entering the US are not a threat.
like any immigrant they should be allowed with proper regulations
@98S9NVS2wks
No, but they need background checks to ensure they aren't "high risk."
All immigrants should be prohibited until they have gone through a screening process. They can be detained during.
@88ZXZZJ2wks
No, we should only ban government officials from "high risk" countries, and immigration officials should not be allowed to discriminate visa attainment based on religion.
@98S29JH2wks
All immigrants should be screened or have a background check done, but we shouldn't discriminate by race.
@98S2XL82wks
Yes, only in high risk situations.
@98RVK7H2wks
We should vet all individuals that want to come to the united states from every country, but we should also look at high risk countries with special scrutiny.
It is not constitutional to ban Muslims outright, fearing some may be terrorists; however, we do need to fix the immigration issue (Mexico, mainly).
Yes, once they get better at screening no one will worry as much
@98R3LXP2wks
We should do stricter background repurchases on them.
@98QYZJD2wks
No, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional however there should be a screening of views on terrorism for all people coming in and even for residents. Some people are crazy no matter where they are from.
@98Q4JX72wks
This should extend to all immigrants.
No this is A immigration problem.
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