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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Response rates from 2.2k Australia voters.
65% Yes |
35% No |
65% Yes |
35% No |
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Unique answers from Australia voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9RTVZ798mos8MO
No, but also improve our ability to screen out potential terrorists
@9HKY3771yr1Y
Place these immigrants in off-shore detention facilities (but they actually need to be comfortable and not violate basic rights) and screen them accordingly. The process needs to be streamlined for maximum of 6 - 12 months.
@B4BTX2Z4hrs4H
No, but individuals should be subjected to a lengthy and thorough investigation before being allowed entrance.
@B3TXV7Y3wks3W
They should be allowed to live in a survallenced area, with proper living standards, without abuse or mistreatment.
@B3R5KQR3wks3W
Case by case only. If people are properly vetted and are clearly at risk in their own country, then absolutely we should give then asylum
@B3QG87T3wks3W
Immigration should not be prevented on national origin, but on character and ideology. Immigrants might demonstrate a commitment to liberal values.
@9HQKNW61yr1Y
No, these immigrants may be fleeing from potentially life-threatening situations
@9GH8LWL1yr1Y
No but only if they are given a strong security check and background check
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