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.
@8HT5FBJ4yrs4Y
No, but the government should improve the screening process and add a quota for the number of muslim immigrants.
@8HT4TH54yrs4Y
No, but we need to improve our screening processes.
@8HSMN5S4yrs4Y
no, but have enough information to classify weather they're involved in terrorist and or dangerous groups that could harm the well-being of our counrty.
@9FCFHRF7mos7MO
No - we should have systems in place to screen out potential terrorists from all people groups.
No, banning immigrants based on their religion is against human rights. We don’t have a constitution.
@9G5FKRM7mos7MO
it depends since we cant just banned them just because of the high risk there might be people out there who need shelter and help
@9G5FJJH7mos7MO
Dont think it’s appropriate to ban people from trying to make a better life for their families however they should be screened
Government should have better processes in place to ensure weapons are kept out of the country & access to weapons (used in terror attacks) need to be more strict
@9G4KJHW7mos7MO
No, because all Muslims are not terrorists. Banning a certain race/religion for terrorism because they are stereotyped as terrorists won't solve the terrorist problem. Any one could be a potential terrorist. Instead of banning just one race, there should be a screening programmes for all immigrants and even kiwis to find any potential terrorists and then go further from there.
@9G4DLGW7mos7MO
if there is a suspicion of them being a terrorist or they have a concerning past I think you should ask additional questions
@9G4CKWC7mos7MO
No, but it is important to be vigilant in paying attention to anyone at all who may be a threat to New Zealand
@9G4C7K87mos7MO
No, we should not ban refugees coming into this country and "high-risk" country immigrants need to be screened and, monitored and report to the government/social service 3,6,9 months until clearance and integration in to the New Zealand population
@9G2Y5W37mos7MO
It should be taken on what the background of the person applying is. Judged on each individual, not religion or country
@9G256777mos7MO
No, but maybe further screening if from high risk countries/backgrounds... that goes for anyone, not just Muslims.
We aren't America, this is quite literally just racist.
@9FCZKCF7mos7MO
all people’s should be screened. more security should be added IF and only if, the terrorist attacks increase in danger and frequency
@9FBSMPQ7mos7MO
No, but our screening process should be as reliable as it realistically could be.
We shouldn’t ban anyone but the screening process should be adequate to disallow potential territorial threats in so our country
@9FB8NL97mos7MO
This is a racist question as last I checked it was an Australian who did the terrorist attack in NZ
This question is offensive
@9FB7SPH7mos7MO
The country does not to improve their screening for immigrants, but they shouldn't be banned until that takes place
@9FB2H4C7mos7MO
No, but high level screening should be applied to "high risk" countries
@9F9GGTG8mos8MO
No enter at their own risk
@9F9FZPX8mos8MO
No but ban dangerous immigrants if they are known to the government/police
@9F9CTKH8mos8MO
The Government needs to have a better screening process and reserve the right to review and remove approval to settle in NZ if found to be connected to terrorism for the term of residence.
No, because not all muslims are terrorist and it would be unfair on those because I believe in equal rights and equal lives
Check their criminal records first
@9F95443New Zealand First8mos8MO
@9F93LNJ8mos8MO
No, banning based off of religion is unconstitutional. However candidates need to be properly screened before entry from higher risk countries. All immigrants should be properly screened from all countries.
@9F8ZYFH8mos8MO
@9F8K7VK8mos8MO
Only if they present themselves as suspicious
Immigrants from High risk countries should be strictly assessed with plenty of research and monitored when here
@9F8G7MS8mos8MO
I think it depending on their credit history
@9F8G4D2Te Pāti Māori8mos8MO
Only if the other immigrants are treated the same afterall those who have posed the most risks to Aotearoa have been French & Australian don't hide the facts.
No, but there should be in-depth screening
No, I would like the government to enforce structure policies and background checks. Everyone should get a chance to come here
@9F7L4238mos8MO
No, anyone can be a terrorist, Maybe just do some background checks
@9F7H96NNew Zealand First8mos8MO
No, but all immigration restrictions should be tightened
No. This should be applied to everyone not just Muslim
Not unless they are showing as a risk but monitoring would be wise
No, but I think there definitely needs to be a lot more work around improving the safety of our country as a whole, rather than simply focusing on Muslims or religions
Everyone coming in to the country should have background checks regardless of who they are,not just muslims
No, there should be a air tight screening process for all countries and ethnicities
Should be screening everyone
@9F67MR2New Zealand First8mos8MO
No, but we should improve screening and job requirements.
@9F5VHZL8mos8MO
Immigration needs to improve the quality of higher skilled people and induct different cultures into NZ with compusery cultural training/education
Not all immigrants are dangerous, but they turn out to be terrorists kick out smartly.
@9F5KSBYOpportunities8mos8MO
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