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@ISIDEWITHQuestionsimmigrationStarted 1yr agoActive 5mos ago

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

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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Yes

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No

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If you had to make a decision about who gets into a country, what factors would you think are most important to consider?

 @9WCRKNYAlliance of Hope from Kuala Lumpur  answered…5mos5MO

The most important factors is their background check. All immigrants would need to have their background checked in order to assess their potential threat to national security as well as public safety.

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Have you ever had an experience where you felt judged or excluded because of where you come from?

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What are the risks of labeling entire groups of people as 'high risk' based on their nationality or race?

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How would your perspective change if you were the person trying to flee to safety but faced strict entry barriers?

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In what ways could a country's relationship with the rest of the world be impacted by implementing a policy like this?

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Do you think national security concerns justify limiting the number of people entering a country, or are there better solutions?

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Is it fair or effective to assume people are risky based on the country they come from, or should each case be evaluated individually?

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How do we balance protecting our country with being open and welcoming to people in need of help?

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How do you think fear of potential threats should balance with the need to offer safe refuge to people in danger?

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What might be the emotional impact on communities if certain groups feel unfairly targeted by policies like these?

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