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.
@5CNCG8L3yrs3Y
Nasty, nasty people (you, not the Muslims)
@8JRR7QV3yrs3Y
Sausage & bacon sandwich test at the gate.
@9FCJG3ZLiberal Democrat7mos7MO
yes, the country is overpopulated in general, it is too small to keep growing
@9HMY94Z4mos4MO
immigrants are 1% of the population
@8Q5F66R3yrs3Y
@967PT4M2yrs2Y
no but have more detailed background checks and supervision
@97NZCYB1yr1Y
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.
no that's racism because you can be from any ethical background and be a terrorist.
@8DWW2L74yrs4Y
5% immigrant population at at any point in time
@97MFQZR1yr1Y
@9F8J8K87mos7MO
If someone has, or is suspicious of being a terrorist, they shouldn’t be allowed in, but workers yes
@9C97YVY11mos11MO
No but there should be a strict vetting system on immigrants from high risk countries and they should be regularly reviewed.
@9C96HXV11mos11MO
No, but they should be thoroughly interviewed and tested to ensure they align with Western values.
I believe that everyone has the right to come to the UK however if you are known to have ANY terrorist connections at all then you should be banned for eternity.
@9C85ZRG11mos11MO
Enhanced vetting for dodgy characters.
@9C6XVJM11mos11MO
No, but we should ban immigrants regardless of any religion from ‘high risk’ countries unless they are refugees
@9C6HDQY11mos11MO
No, banning people based one religion is xenophobic and medieval.
@9C62BGS11mos11MO
We should have open boarders
@9C5MFHW11mos11MO
No, but we should search them
@9C5KMN911mos11MO
Vetting should be better. Don’t blanket ban people but know who’s coming to the UK.
@9C53VP811mos11MO
No but we should be stricter. After all not all Muslims mean harm however a large majority do. Yet, we should not generalise
@9C4G2HZ11mos11MO
We should require mandatory extensive background checks for immigrants from any and all countries, however if a threat is detected they should be detained and undergo a lawful trial which may end in the individual or individuals being prosecuted or safely deport them back to their country of origin for trial there if requested by their embassy.
@9C3TLQL11mos11MO
@9C3K4JG11mos11MO
No because this is a generalised negative stereotype that is damaging to mulijs
@9C3698211mos11MO
No, but enact stricter immigration policies and screening processes
@9C2MM2H11mos11MO
No because terrorists are not only muslim
@9C2FM4811mos11MO
What a horrendous question. Not all Muslims are terrorists and it is extremely bigoted to suggest otherwise
@9C22XB611mos11MO
No, but should be monitored until no risk detected
@9BZCWJL11mos11MO
They should just make the screening better
@9BYWDZQ11mos11MO
No, but I think we should be more careful with those from "high-risk" countries, regardless of the type of terrorism.
@9BYTN5Y11mos11MO
Yes but ONLY if they have a criminal record
@9BYT7HQ11mos11MO
No, this is social discrimination. All and any immigrants to this country should be reviewed and have their backgrounds evaluated. Extra caution should be practiced for those from "high-risk" countries and not every "high-risk" country is Middle-Eastern/ Islamic.
@9BYRXJQ11mos11MO
Only ban those previously convicted for or associated with terrorist activity. All people with this should be banned too, not just Muslims.
@9BYNGMQ11mos11MO
No, but we still need to vet them better. Good people who want to safety are never the problem, it's people posing as such. We can't let them suffer for other people's actions.
@9BY9F6T11mos11MO
i have Muslim friends they are nice so no its racism my freind is jbizz and lilmosy
This is rubbish and as my family is also immigrants and Muslim so they is very stereotypical and racist
@9BXTZDL11mos11MO
Immigrants from high risk countries should be checked thoroughly but they should still be allowed entrance into the uk
@9BXHHP7Liberal Democrat11mos11MO
no, but screening for terrorists
@9BXG7XB11mos11MO
The whole situation isn't about terrorists it's about helping other humans escaping more horrible and destructive ones.
@9BX24MG11mos11MO
depends on why they are migrating
@9BWRGQW11mos11MO
All or no immigrants should be screened for potential terrorism.
No, but should screen for terrorists no matter what religion they are from.
@9BTFJQKConservative12mos12MO
From countries where religious terrorist organisations are more prominent. Stricter vetting should be applied
@9BT4ZVV12mos12MO
We should let them in if they're not high risk or have a serious criminal record
@9BSXZ6F12mos12MO
No, but we should do screenings to prevent ant extremism which could potentially endanger or radicalise the people around them - this regards all religions
@9BSVXNN12mos12MO
No, this question is simply and purely discrimination. Should all American citizens be banned because of a few school shootings?
@9BSR6K9Liberal Democrat12mos12MO
no, its unfair to ban someone from entering the country just because oft their religious beliefs
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