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.
@9M4G5FW3mos3MO
Yes, except for harmless refugees from persecution, and deport immigrants who incite hate or terrorism
@Paculino4wks4W
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.
@9GN5KWP9mos9MO
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
@9GSFFG29mos9MO
No, but increase background checks for immigrants coming from countries with totalitarian governments or high crime rates.
@9QRZ2Y33wks3W
No but all immigrants regardless of where they are from should undergo security screenings and checks.
@9GQFBJM9mos9MO
No, but there should be a deeper vetting of visas and those entering from that country to prevent potential terrorists from entering the country
@9RCL3NW4 days4D
Only if there have been recent events that cause this or the government having information of anti-us movements in these countries
@9R9JMJF5 days5D
I think there should be a probationary process if they aren't banned outright. This is probably unwieldy though.
@9R8KY565 days5D
Depends on the nation; realistically depends on the amount of terrorist organizations and estimated recruitment strength
@9R7VS6T5 days5D
No, preventing immigrants from entering the country based on original risk introduces potential racial/national discrimination.
@9R7T3J55 days5D
This is a slippery slope that tends to support racist ideal and hate crimes against minorities - they need to implement better background checks period, regardless of the country they're coming from. Extremists don't just come from 'high risk countries' as we've had plenty of white American domestic terrorists.
No, citizens from high risk countries should be allowed asylum if their country is currently undergoing political turmoil
@9R7BY3B5 days5D
No, we have more Americans killing Americans than we do people from foreign countries killing Americans.
@9R73H596 days6D
no, but keep a closer eye on the statistics of people in these groups until a process can be worked out.
@9R6QPQD6 days6D
Set a limit for how many immigrants/ refugees can arrive in the US per year, until the screening process is thoroughly enhanced.
@9R4R83Q1wk1W
No, this is discriminatory. Instead the government should monitor every single immigrant for safety reasons regardless if they are from a high risk country or not
@floradora 1wk1W
How does the government define "terrorist"? I would say No because I don't trust the government's ability to identify terrorists effectively.
@9QZVRS51wk1W
Terrorists can just be picked out. There's no real way of knowing other than intense interviews. Letting them know when entering the country that if any act of terrorism is to happen and they are affiliated, it will be an instant deportation and removal or visa, citizenship, etc. Scare them in necessary, just stop killing for no reason. So many innocent immigrants get accused of being Terrorists. It's disgusting that we as a nation supposed to be ONE are the first to want to divide our nation. America was founded by migrants. Taken by migrants. There shouldn't be a fear of it happening again, not if the government actually cared about the nation and it's people. INCLUDING MIGRANTS that come into the country. Especially those seeking refuge.
@9QTWJH72wks2W
No, there should not be a ban. But it should be a priority and decisions made erred on the side of caution
@9QTSPVV2wks2W
Increase scanning of immigrants as best as we can now and continue to improve into the future and coordinate with intelligence services to properly ID threats to the nation
@9QSVLD33wks3W
I don't want possible terrorists entering the country but I believe most people leaving their high risk countries to come here are most likely trying to escape danger from their home country and waiting for the country to improve our screening abilities may take too long.
@9QST293Libertarian3wks3W
No, but the screening process needs to be improved quickly and it should be stricter for high risk countries.
@9QRK9NYIndependent3wks3W
No, but individuals from high-risk countries should have a designated shelter with basic needs where they can stay until they have been screened and cleared.
@3H6X5RQLibertarian 3wks3W
No, but the US immigrations system needs a complete and total overhaul, and better checks should be included in the changes.
@9QRBLNP3wks3W
Yes and No, there's only 2 types of people leaving the high risk country: the innocent looking for freedom and peace, or the terrorist
@9QQWNWMRepublican3wks3W
All Illegal Immigrants should be deported and go through the proper channels/processes to seek legal immigration.
@9QB882Q3wks3W
Yes, except for harmless refugees from from persecution, and deport immigrants who incite hatred and terrorism
@9Q8G859Transhumanist3wks3W
No, but they should be subject to more in-depth screening and background checks than those not from high risk countries.
Not banned, but they should be kept somewhere safe outside the country with all basic necessities provided until their background check is completed
@9PYD49J4wks4W
Hold them in civil, humanitarian conditions at the border till they individually are assessed for background and record.
@9PYCC5J4wks4W
People seeking to enter from high-risk countries should be subject to extra screening before being granted entry.
@9PY48SM4wks4W
improve the gov't efficiency in checking these people out, it should take that long, a day or two, not months/years etc
@9PXH8VK4wks4W
improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists!!!!!! If we confirm they are not criminals or known terrorist give them a visa and allow them to start becoming a citizen should they wish.
@9PW9X5MIndependent4wks4W
No, but they should be screened at a larger extent to prevent any potential collaboration with terrorist organizations
@9PVYPJQ4wks4W
No but add more regulations and increase background checks for immigrants coming from countries with terrorist regimes.
@9PTZCQ34wks4W
As long as legal and vetted requirements are met. Screening technology and improvements to our processes should be at the highest priority.
Not banned outright, but they should be kept out of the country and held somewhere safe until their background check is completed
@9NF9B4MRepublican2mos2MO
No, but immigrants from countries deemed "high risk" by the US government should undergo a more thorough examination process. "High risk" countries should be determined by true national security risk, rather than as a proxy for religion.
@Paculino 2mos2MO
No, any terrorists are far more likely to be caught and prevented from causing harm in the USA than in high risk countries
@9N7J99G2mos2MO
Yes unless the candidate has proved through documentation that he/she has large study-, work- or family-oriented reasons for entering.
@9N295MR 2mos2MO
No, but a thorough background check & strict polygraph test would solve any potential terrorist from entering our Country.
@9MZFB3Z2mos2MO
No, the idea of a "high risk country" is discriminatory and terrorists have largely come from countries we consider or allied
@9MWCHVY2mos2MO
The government needs to find a way to speed up this system I believe immigrants should be throughly checked but there are people who are in countries who are dying and will die because the system is afraid they are terrorist when most likely not
@9MW35WN2mos2MO
Yes, but provide exemptions for prospective immigrants that have an American spouse, child, sibling, or parents.
@9MTZNC42mos2MO
Not banned necessarily, but they should be kept in a safe location like a migrant camp with all basic necessities provided until their background check is complete and they’re cleared to seek asylum or legal citizenship
@9MNQKVR2mos2MO
If they can prove they are not terrorist, have never helped a terrorist, or provide information, then they can come.
@9MBQZ8B3mos3MO
i think banned is a strong way to put it, they'll just be denied until we can further identify who they are
@7ZGWLJF 3mos3MO
No, but we should limit how many immigrants can enter the country and should prioritize children, the elderly, disabled, and women then men.
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