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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@9RTVZ792yrs2Y
No, but also improve our ability to screen out potential terrorists
@9HKY3772yrs2Y
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.
@BCYQJ8C2wks2W
Make sure to do very detailed background checks and if they are geniunley here to escape and start fresh and under no circumstance start anything bad or do anything bad be allowed in but if they are or have a history of behaviour then not let them come in
@BCYQD8V2wks2W
yes only if it is a safety threat
@BCXPZK52wks2W
High risk countries? We're getting low now.
@BCTY4243wks3W
Stop all immigrants from high risk countries (legal or illegal). Not welcome.
@BC73KP41mo1MO
Australia should only accept refugees from countries where the Australian government has had direct involvement.
For example, Australia should have done more to help and protect those who assisted the ADF in Afghanistan and protect them from reprisals from the Taliban.
@BC6SCRQ1mo1MO
Mixed on this one also. While I don't believe everyone from higher risk countries are a problem statistics don't lie. So I think there should be stricter screenings and even tests to make sure for one they don't commits serious crimes within our country. Secondly, that they are receptive to acclimating to our laws and culture. As if they simply follow their own laws and culture at the detriment of those actually living here would also be a no go. There are of course many other things to consider but ultimately I have no problem with them so long as they follow our laws, culture and don't commit crimes here. Better still if they work at fair award wages so the minimum wage does not get even worse.
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