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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@8JRR7QV4yrs4Y
Sausage & bacon sandwich test at the gate.
@5CNCG8L4yrs4Y
Nasty, nasty people (you, not the Muslims)
yes, the country is overpopulated in general, it is too small to keep growing
@9HMY94Z12mos12MO
immigrants are 1% of the population
@97NZCYB2yrs2Y
girl i really don’t know why you included muslim in there, it doesn’t matter what religion they are, might as well screen everyone because there might be a UK citizen that is a terrorist, so before you hop on the islamaphobic train, just consider that. x lots of love x.
Yes, it would be the best solution because: their religion is not conducive to democracy yet alone British values; relgious extremism is a serious threat to national security; and muslims have proven to be a massive burden to our welfare and criminal justice system.
Yes, and their entry to the UK should be strictly controlled, because their religion is not inherently conducive to democracy or British values; also, relgious extremism is a serious threat to national security and a massive burden to our criminal justice system.
No, the government should prioritise improving the screening process, if this is a genuine concern
@9D5CZZ21yr1Y
No, but we should not allow those with extreme jihadist beliefs into the country
@9D54DMG1yr1Y
Immigrants should go through much stricter processes, instead of just coming here illegally and being given free stuff.
@97CXLSCWomen's Equality2yrs2Y
no that's racism because you can be from any ethical background and be a terrorist.
@97XN9N62yrs2Y
we should ban extremists, not muslims
@8WV5MHJ3yrs3Y
No but they should be vetted and point scored to ensure they are bringing skills applicable to vacant jobs
@97MFQZR2yrs2Y
@9DYVB9Z1yr1Y
No, if they have a real reason to be in the country
@9DNS22Z1yr1Y
Do more better screening and help immigrants find their families and bring them in for no tax.
@9D4M9NP1yr1Y
Assuming that every Muslim is a terrorist like white terrorists don’t exist is the first problem with this question. Stricter screening processes, but allow those into the country who have gone through positively.
@97RLT3M2yrs2Y
Let those who are seeking asylum due to persecution such as being part of the LGBT community or escaping forced marriages or Domestic Violence to enter the country.
@8SW4VK74yrs4Y
The question doesn't matter all through this lockdown we've been imprisoned while you've been bringing in thousands of illegal immigrants, the sad thing is is there all men and all the boys 99% of them are why are they here what are they used for or other than to take British citizens jobs away, can we even call Britain Britain anymore, it won't be long before 4it becomes a third world s***
@8SPZGHB4yrs4Y
uk should lock up its borders and not let people in; unless there are certain circumstances (health and wellbeing, age etc.) Also the UK should be more aware what is coming in of the country and what is coming out.
@8SPJYWX4yrs4Y
No, Muslims make the UK a better place than Atheists
@8SN4MKM4yrs4Y
Only European immigration for me , it’s natural to be with your own kind
@8S7K2RT4yrs4Y
have a blanket ban on all immigration
@8RW4MCH4yrs4Y
Ban all immigration permanently, and ban Islam in the UK.
@8RPG9V74yrs4Y
Stop immigration to the UK, regardless or what country they arrive from. At minimum reduce immigration by 90 percent.
@8PCYM654yrs4Y
Ban muslims entering the country regardless if they're terrorists or not. Also ban British converts of Islam. It should be mandatory they're deported.
@967PT4M2yrs2Y
no but have more detailed background checks and supervision
@9F8J8K81yr1Y
If someone has, or is suspicious of being a terrorist, they shouldn’t be allowed in, but workers yes
No. As this would be racist to the Muslim countries and the Muslim community. Instead, they [the Muslims] should be allowed in and there should be cameras and police installed in areas in the UK that have been attacked by terrorists or at high risk - Muslims shouldn't be as a whole recognised internationally as 'terrorists' because again, that is racist and also proses racial discrimination.
@9DZDLZT1yr1Y
No, unless there is sufficient evidence that they are terrorists.
@9DYKS8Q1yr1Y
Not just Muslims, everyone should be treated the same
@9DXFZGF1yr1Y
i think that all immigrants should do the same counter terrorism screening.
@9DXF5231yr1Y
Do an detailed background check to make sure there not a threat
@9DPTDZ51yr1Y
Ban those from high risk countries.
@9DPR9421yr1Y
No because it's racist to discriminate against religion
@9DN27NG1yr1Y
No we should investigate weather people of all ethnicities are potential terrorists
@9DMM7QH1yr1Y
Shouldn't be specific to a particular religion. Question should focus on terrorist risk to the UK.
@9DKK7PM1yr1Y
I would say no for now and let them in but if things do worsen i think the only solution left would be to temporarily ban them until the government does improve its screening process.
@9D4FLKB1yr1Y
Men should be banned. Women are fine.
@9D3WCVB1yr1Y
No, just have a stricter policies towards immigrations from any country
@97VTLL62yrs2Y
No, don’t ban them, just improve the screening process quickly and have the same rules for immigrants from any country
@97SMLYH2yrs2Y
Yes, make it a permanent ban
@97RC8NF2yrs2Y
No. It isn't fair to say that all Muslims are terrorists. What this question is doing is generalizing terrorists. Not all Muslims are terrorists and we shouldn't treat them as such until we are provided evidence to the contrary.
@8YG4R8B3yrs3Y
No unless them or family are known to be terrorists
@8WNZXXD3yrs3Y
Only allow in immigrants that have been vetted
@8W66LKL3yrs3Y
Don't bring shamima begum to the country
@8SJ8GGG4yrs4Y
Every immigrant from any country should be screened and interviewed. They should have a good verifiable reason for entry and be checked in and out.
@8SGNCHQ4yrs4Y
Shouldn't pre-judge Muslims in this way, but maybe have more screening measures for all wanting to live in the UK.
@8RBCR2V4yrs4Y
No, but they should be watched closely for a period of time.
@8Q3QJX84yrs4Y
Background checks should be done on anyone
@8LHVWWS4yrs4Y
Ban any obsessive religious person
@9G42FW51yr1Y
No appropriate psychological support systems should be implemented as terrorism is a term often used for people who are suffering from a mental health crisis
@9G3S94B1yr1Y
No vulnerable people from countries with terrorist activities should be helped to leave. Women, political discidents, children
Muslims shouldn't be treated differently from other immigrants, but all should be adequately screened
@9G3KKGN1yr1Y
Immigrants in general should be screened for potential terrorists, but it islamaphobic to specify muslims.
@9FY3P4P1yr1Y
There are other terrorists that come for other religions so i would like a better screening process for entrants. Background checks seem to only be done on terrorists once they have committed a crime
@9FV84KN1yr1Y
Not banned but should be screened better, also not just applicable for Muslim immigrants, just because they’re Muslim
@9FV2Q8D1yr1Y
Ensure tighter security checks and repatriate immigrants who do not meet the new criteria on immigration
Mental health issues should be addressed extremism and radicalism should be recognised before accepting everyone
@9FTLDB71yr1Y
only ban immigrants that seem suspect, question them, background check them, and make sure they arent going to be dangerous to our country
@9FPHRGG1yr1Y
It’s not just Muslims carrying out terrorist attacks, we need a stricter screening process for all people entering the country
@9FP487P1yr1Y
If they are qualified and can ad value to the country, what is the problem?
Terrorists can be from any country or religion
@9FNGMJQ1yr1Y
They have just as much a right to be here as other immigrants, just do background checks on the people who want to come into the country
@9FNGLZX1yr1Y
No, treat them the same as any other immigrant
@9FN3TCQ1yr1Y
No, But They Should Be Background Checked In A Detention Center
@9FN3RYT1yr1Y
no this is a racist and Islamophobic question, a real person of faith is no terrorist and it would only feed the racism and irrational fear of the ignorant that live among us.
@9FMZ3Z91yr1Y
No, but we should look into ones with criminal backgrounds
@9FMVR64Conservative1yr1Y
Yes but shouldn't just be Muslims
@9FMKTSM1yr1Y
No but do identity checks on them.
@9FMFSDT1yr1Y
No but screen out and test possible suspects
@9FM62G61yr1Y
No , if we do it to Muslims we are just singling out a group. If we do this it must be subject to every ethnic, religious or cultural background that is immigrating .
unless your Scandinavia, no
@9FLBS5X1yr1Y
No but screening should be more detailed
@9FKMD471yr1Y
Yes, immigrants should only be allowed to enter the country legally and should only be granted access if they have something to add to the country, for example, a qualification, work experience or an expert skillset
@9FKJTKF1yr1Y
We should have a temporary ban until we can improve the screening process and then gradually allow more immigrants to enter the country.
@9FJGLCY1yr1Y
All migrants regardless of their religion should be screened
@9FJDTR31yr1Y
No denying migrants entry due to personal religious beliefs is unconstitutional
@9FJ2JQB1yr1Y
Just ban religion in general
@9FHSYLC1yr1Y
No unless they are already known to be a terrorist
@9FGH2QT1yr1Y
Don’t ban but improve the screening process immediately.
@9FFXBDW1yr1Y
No it should be based off if they are dangerous not their religion
@9FFVSKH1yr1Y
Muslim immigrants should not be banned from entering. However, Albanian immigrants should be.
@9FFB5K7Conservative1yr1Y
we conduct strong and rigorous background checks on all immigrants coming in to the UK
@9FDXNXY1yr1Y
shouldn't be banned for all immigrants until the government improves.
@9FDK24B1yr1Y
We should ban people who are involved with known terrorist organisations
@9FDGXXQ 1yr1Y
No, they should not be banned, I think maybe making the screening process more extensive, prolong their immigration process
@9FD2TQ91yr1Y
@9FD2Q3M1yr1Y
limit migration from high risk countries, but also being wary of there safety and reasons behind migration.
@9FCZQNQ1yr1Y
Yes, but only if there is strong evidence against them
@9FCQDRM1yr1Y
No, but criminal and terrorists checks should still be extensively placed to ANYONE who immigrates to here. And any threats from them should be taken seriously and send them back and ban the individual(s) from the UK forever
No, but ensure we undertake thorough background and safeguarding checks on immigrants until we are able to screen them efficiently.
No this is phobic language
@9F8J9BX1yr1Y
not all muslims are terrorists. by banning everyone what about the people who aren’t?
@9F7LQSJ1yr1Y
@9F4YH2R1yr1Y
Immigration should be lowered from all countries
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