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.
@9LNSGGB1wk1W
screen everyone and possibly be more carefully with unstable countries, but avoiding bias is important
It is difficult to say one way or another because the question does not take into account what kind of people from these countries. Are we equating asylum seekers with skilled workers with university lecturers?
@9LDZQXV3wks3W
Seeing as we with a big help from America created these threats which are in retaliation to our own war crimes then no, these high risk countries are high risk because they are generally war zones where people need to be rescued from, so no it's discriminatory
@9LCPJ9S3wks3W
No, but they need to thoroughly screened to ensure that they are not a threat. Not a 'Oh, a priest says he's converted so he's totally not going to throw acid all over people' but a real, thorough screening and monitoring, at least temporarily.
@9KSJ3LZ2mos2MO
No. Proper screening would facilitate this. Undocumented refugees from high risk countries should have more focus
@9KCDPTL2mos2MO
Perhaps, but the terrorist threat wouldn’t be as big an issue if the west hadn’t killed millions of innocent people in Middle East
@BarmanPolitics2mos2MO
No, all individuals deserve to be assessed on a case by case basis, not generalised against because of where they have come from.
A procedure should be available to allow refugees at high risk to remain (for example political refugees from Russia), but other migrants should be barred.
@9J5RDL43mos3MO
Virtually all immigrants should be banned from our country and we should only provide citizenship for immigrants who are ethnically European
@9J3L3H2Conservative 3mos3MO
Yes, as a temporary measure, and if this was to happen the Government should make sure it is done as swiftly as possible
@Ozzy_Blue4mos4MO
Only under the circumstances there is a genuine irrefutable security risk to letting those immigrants in. Otherwise, No.
@9H2GZD25mos5MO
Yes unless they are a refugee or a family member of a refugee
@9GWJPC56mos6MO
No, all immigrants should be thoroughly screened no matter their country of origin
@9GVSN6Z6mos6MO
They should do background checks before letting them in
@9GVSMYV6mos6MO
No, but if the person seems like they may have terrorist tedencies they should be surveilenced.
@9GN9JJXWomen's Equality6mos6MO
I sympathize with immigrant families trying to get away from bad situations, but understand the governments need to protect the country.
@9GM98VP6mos6MO
Be sure to check the individuals based on their histories, then let anyone safe inside.
@9HKYK28Social Democratic5mos5MO
No, I would welcome women fleeing countries where they are treated badly. Some of those countries are high risk. I would be unlikely to welcome men from those countries unless they are probably political dissidents and need to come here for safety and support.
@9HHSYHT5mos5MO
People who at at risk, such as refugees, should be accepted. Especially if they would be in danger in their home country.
@9HCH46L5mos5MO
people should be screen before allowed in not after
Potentially a more stringent screening policy when high-risk is available.
No, but the government should increase its ability to vet immigrants
@9H5WZKR5mos5MO
Don't ban them, but screen them and also improve the screening system.
@9H4CXPS5mos5MO
Ban all foreign nationals from entering who have criminal records or links to criminal gangs.
@9H2RBCHPeople Before Profit5mos5MO
Use diplomacy and negotiation to improve the situations in these countries.
@9G5XGLFLiberal Democrat7mos7MO
Not to the extent that gives the Government blanket powers to deny immigrants solely based on the country they are from - structured racism is undesirable.
@9G5JCM5Women's Equality7mos7MO
There should be one set location where these people stay while they are screened. It should be a nice place, where they have safety and dignity.
@9GD88F56mos6MO
Yes, Weapon checks needed as well as an interview. They also should have weekly check ins to see how they cope as well as for safety precautions
@Kovu 6mos6MO
Yes and no, depending on level of risk or already known/investigated background checks, and, or the overall number of immigrants per one time/entering and circumstances surrounding such, in should be heavily regulated and safeguarded, and done appropriate too.
@9G8S5XJ6mos6MO
There should (and is) screening in such cases, which is appropriate.
@9G7KM696mos6MO
Dont completely ban them, but until screening gets better, ensure they are monitored and known they have access to help if they need it.
@9G7HZNF6mos6MO
No, all arrivals from high risk countries should be assessed on a case-by-case basis
@9G7HFGK6mos6MO
Immigrants from ‘high risk’ countries should be strictly reviewed before entering.
@9LSDX2G3 days3D
we need to review our immigration policy so immigrants are not exploited and our country can support its citizens and immigrants equally
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