Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

All immigrants should be banned until it can be determined that the government is capable of screening out potential terrorists. It is a privilege to be an immigrant - not a right. 7 years ago from a Republican in Riverside, CA

The Constitution is for citizens of The United States, not for anyone of any other belief system. Particularly not for the protection of anyone who cannot assimilate into the value system of our country. And more particularly NO ONE who is even remotely thinking they want to follow sharia law!!
Donald Trump is correct. It's a no brainer. 7 years ago from a Republican in Port Vincent, LA

No, this is ridiculous. I refuse to believe this is even a possibility and will be greatly ashamed of USA if this even come close to being reality. 7 years ago from a Green in Newport, NC

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…. 7 years ago from a Green in New York, NY

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…. 7 years ago from a Republican in Blaine, WA

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?. 7 years ago from a Green in Fort Worth, TX

Keep the country safe but make sure not to be racist. 7 years ago from a Socialist in Castle Shannon, PA

Look closer to home for the terrorists SMH. 7 years ago from a Green in Lubec, ME

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…. 7 years ago from a Constitution in Spokane, WA

No let only the real Muslims not the fake "Muslims" who are terrorists. 7 years ago from a Republican in Cairo, OH

No, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional, but strict background checks should be enacted. 7 years ago from a Republican in Mount Pleasant, MI

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…. 7 years ago from a Libertarian in Greene, RI

Religion should not be a factor of terrorism, however there needs to be a stricter screening process. 7 years ago from a Democrat in Los Angeles, CA

We put Japanese and Germans in camps while at war. Are we not at war on terrorists?. 7 years ago from a Republican in Silver Lake, NC

Most of the "terrorism" is engineered by the CIA, Mossad, MI6 etc. The Muslims are fall guys. 7 years ago from a Green in Hauser, ID

Freedom of mobility is a human right. 7 years ago from a Libertarian in Boynton Beach, FL

Increase the standards and protocols to effectively screen potential terrorists. 7 years ago from a Democrat in Friant, CA

If we ban immigration on Muslims to prevent any form of terrorism coming into our country, we should ban immigration on all people for a short period of time. 7 years ago from a Republican in Essex Fells, NJ

No, banning anyone from the country contradicts the American dream. 7 years ago from a Democrat in Topeka, KS

No, but the vetting process needs to be improved. 7 years ago from a Democrat in Lakeside, TX

No, but they should be screened thoroughly and have extensive background checks with identification. 7 years ago from a Green in Palatka, FL

We should temporarily or permanently ban all Sunni Muslim males with beards, between the ages of 16 and 54, from anywhwere except Kurds and Turkish citizens, from entering the country.
We should ban all Sunni Muslim females between the ages of 18 and 44 from Iraq, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Chechnya, Qatar, UAE, Libya, Mali, Nigeria, and Kuwait from entering the country.
We should ban all Pashtu Muslim males between the ages of 16 and 54, and Pashtu Muslim females between the ages of 18 and 38, from Afghanistan and Pakistan, from entering the country, unless they have worked as translators for NATO forces.
We should ban all Shiite Muslim males between the ages of 18 and 44, and Pashtu Muslim females between the ages of 18 and 38, from Afghanistan, Iran, Syria, and Lebanon from entering the country.
We should recognize that religion, ethnicity, age, beards, gender, and ideology are all risk factors that help determine radicalization. 7 years ago from a Constitution in New York, NY

Yes, and allow social networking sites to be looked at as well. As of right now this is not an approved method to identify terrorist. 7 years ago from a Republican in Potwin, KS

Ban all immigration, until a comprehensive system is in place to better identify those with terrorist ties. This system should then be maintained indefinitely and updated to allow access to new technologies. 7 years ago from a Republican in Flora, IL

Until the government figures out how to vet such immigrants, put a moratorium on immigration. 7 years ago from a Constitution in Cedar Hills, OR

This should have happened after 9\11 and it was only because of globalists like bush, klintoon, and ovomit that we have been INVADED and are on the verge of DEFEAT. 7 years ago from a Republican in Sanctuary, TX

All immigrants should be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists. 7 years ago from a Republican in Irvine, CA

We should do a better job screening people coming in and not be so worried about whether or not it is a violation of perceived human rights when it is a privelidge to enter and not a human right. We should be able to screen people without being grossly unfair…. 7 years ago from a Republican in Lawrence, MA

We should be uniform in our approach to immigration. Nobody should be allowed in the country until we have a good screening process for everyone. Nobody should be allowed in the country who has visited Syria, Iran, Pakistan in the last 2 years and those who…. 7 years ago from a Constitution in Seattle, WA

We should be focused on improving our ability to screen all immigrants and in the meantime we should immediately use added security measures to screen Muslims. It is the acts of aggression in the middle east that we are responding to not a religion. We have…. 7 years ago from a Constitution in Bradenton, FL

The government of the US should be doing what the government of Canada is doing...accepting Syrian immigrants (with the exception of single men) who have already gone through a rigorous screening in either Turkey or Jordan. 7 years ago from a Green in Champlain, NY

Banning is wrong, however i feel it is appropriate to ban those on a no fly list, and those suspected of terrorism. I also feel the muslim community needs to monitor itslef, however, we should not treat them like outsiders and terrorists. 7 years ago from a Republican in Pocatello, ID

All travel of people who are not citizens of the United States should temporarily stop, not just Muslims. Any Muslim traveling to known Islamic States where they train for military action should not be allowed back into the US. 7 years ago from a Democrat in Goshen, CA

No, Muslim immigrants should not be banned based on that criteria, we should look at locations around the world where people are migrating from in order to determine which nation states and regions should be temporarily banned until the intelligence community…. 7 years ago from a Republican in New York, NY

Yes. But only those who follow Wahabbist doctrine or other forms of extremist interpretation (of any religion not just Islam) that by their very nature are incompatible with the constitution. This includes belief in Sharia law, discrimination, oppression of…. 7 years ago from a Green in Lubec, ME

No, as it seems that prohibiting entry into the country based solely upon religious affiliation is unconstitutional; however, each immigrant to this country should be the subject of thorough and detailed screening, including but not limited to social media…. 7 years ago from a Democrat in Irving, TX

No, but order immigration officials to adhere to current admission laws for refugees and others and hold them responsible. 7 years ago from a Republican in Wilmette, IL

Accept families with children, and monitor them to ensure there is no terrorist connection for as long as the terrorist activity continues. 7 years ago from a Republican in Loganville, GA

No, the United States should not profile by religious background, but better screening methods need to be developed. 7 years ago from a Republican in Mount Clemens, MI

Temporary ban on ALL immigration from every country except for the one already in line for citizenship. 7 years ago from a Republican in Chicago, IL

All immigration should be shut down unless you are a current US citizen or have owned property or conducted business in America for a number of years. 7 years ago from a Republican in College Station, TX

All immigrants should have to undergo very strict security checks. Have fingerprints, DNA, facial recognition scans and must sign acceptance of US Constitution as supreme law of the land and a video recording made of their acceptance. Any criminal activity…. 7 years ago from a Democrat in Pike Creek, DE

I believe that we should monitor them more for the first month or so of their arrival, and increase our screening to detect potential threats. Banning all Muslims is just stupid and would be a decision of a nation in fear, which would be exactly what the terrorists…. 7 years ago from a Democrat in Graton, CA

No, but we should make US entry interviews conducted on our embassies and consulates abroad be more stringent. Our consuls and vice-consuls should be more circumspect on who they give visas to enter the country. 7 years ago from a Democrat in Los Angeles, CA

Some can be easily vetted and they can come in but any that cannot be vetted should not be allowed in. Support financially and assist in setting up safe zones for persecuted in cooperating Arab countries - Saudi Arabia?. 7 years ago from a Republican in Lehigh Acres, FL

No, we as a country are not ready for Muslim immigrants, we have so many problems, and the social and political stances will ostristize the community. 7 years ago from a Republican in Anchorage, AK

To me we should not allow anyone who is a Muslim into our country and deport all Muslim immigrants back to their homeland from the U.S. 7 years ago from a Republican in Hoehne, CO

No, plus, how would you calculate who is muslim????. 7 years ago from a Democrat in Napa, CA

No, We shouldn't ban Muslims, that is horrible, but we should better screen people from the high risk countries. 7 years ago from a Democrat in Potwin, KS

We should focus on the minorities that ISIS targets, such as Shias, Christians, Kurds, etc. 7 years ago from a Democrat in Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), TN