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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@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.
@9FCFHRF1yr1Y
No - we should have systems in place to screen out potential terrorists from all people groups.
@9FRWQB31yr1Y
Why just Muslim? Seems racist as the latest terrorist attack on NZ was a white non religious person.
Our worst ever terrorist attack was from a white Australian who murdered innocent Muslims. We should scrutinize white immigrants to ensure that they aren't terrorists or actively fostering hate
@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.
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.
Yes and until government can fully support immigrant who come with a lot of trauma as we currently do not have the relevant resources to fully support them.
@9F277HG1yr1Y
Not to be banned but to be screened
If you’re going to screen immigrants for potential terrorists you need to screen every person not just certain cultures/ethnicities
Yes, but we should do it to everybody
No. Better screening on all entering NZ.
@9D4R8KT1yr1Y
No but they should require thorough checks if they are from a high risk country
@9G5FKRM1yr1Y
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
@9G5FJJH1yr1Y
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
@9G4KJHW1yr1Y
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.
@9G4DLGW1yr1Y
if there is a suspicion of them being a terrorist or they have a concerning past I think you should ask additional questions
@9G4CKWC1yr1Y
No, but it is important to be vigilant in paying attention to anyone at all who may be a threat to New Zealand
@9G4C7K81yr1Y
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
@9G2Y5W31yr1Y
It should be taken on what the background of the person applying is. Judged on each individual, not religion or country
@9G256771yr1Y
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.
@9FCZKCF1yr1Y
all people’s should be screened. more security should be added IF and only if, the terrorist attacks increase in danger and frequency
@9FBSMPQ1yr1Y
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
@9FB8NL91yr1Y
This is a racist question as last I checked it was an Australian who did the terrorist attack in NZ
This question is offensive
@9FB7SPH1yr1Y
The country does not to improve their screening for immigrants, but they shouldn't be banned until that takes place
@9FB2H4C1yr1Y
No, but high level screening should be applied to "high risk" countries
@9F9GGTG1yr1Y
No enter at their own risk
@9F9FZPX1yr1Y
No but ban dangerous immigrants if they are known to the government/police
@9F9CTKH1yr1Y
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
@9F93LNJ1yr1Y
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.
@9F8ZYFH1yr1Y
@9F8K7VK1yr1Y
Only if they present themselves as suspicious
Immigrants from High risk countries should be strictly assessed with plenty of research and monitored when here
@9F8G7MS1yr1Y
I think it depending on their credit history
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
@9F7L4231yr1Y
No, anyone can be a terrorist, Maybe just do some background checks
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
No, but we should improve screening and job requirements.
@9F5VHZL1yr1Y
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.
This question should be removed from the quiz as it’s inappropriate
No, but screen to ensure those who do not accept gender equality and democratic rights are permanently banned from entering the country
@9F4Y4RQ1yr1Y
All processes around immigration should be improved
Why are you asking this. With all the monitoring you should know. No faith in any of this
Only if we decide to screen every single person no matter what religion, race or creed.
No but an enhanced screening process needs to be introduced and a fee paid to cover this within any application by a migrant
High risk individuals should be banned
@9F3RB9R1yr1Y
No the Christchurch massacre was perpetrated by an Australian and warnings about him were ignored
No, but residency should require re-education to join society for social norms, women and gay rights
@9F3PR9M1yr1Y
No, but face & head covering should be removed for ID photos, court appearances & airport security.
No but the govt should speed up improving their screening process
Better screening processes for ALL immigrants
@9F3DQK61yr1Y
there are terrorists to all, so it makes it a silly descion
Interview them, if we immeditely assume we could make people mad and create protests
I think immigrants from every country should be screened for potential terrorists. Christchurch shooting was done by an Australian after all
No, acquire better screening processes gradually but don't outright ban them from entering the country, they just require extra screening.
It should be a ban on any immigrant with any form of class B or C drug conviction or any form of violence conviction
@9F26J5X1yr1Y
No but hurry up and improve
Single males with no family yes
No but screening from high risk countries should be made compulsory
This is racism and profiling a religion...do Christians get banned for entering a country due to potential terrorist risk? Ridiculous!!! Let the Muslims in. This is hate speech and a breach of discrimination under the UN treaties.
accept them but put a 5 year watch period where all their purchases and actions are monitored
@9F224X41yr1Y
No and this question is racist. Our biggest terrorist attack ever was target towards Muslims
No one should be barred from entering the country based on religion, but if there are any red flags on individuals where they have committed a violent crime, then there should be restrictions on their movements at a minimum
No, but improve screening process, Some Countries in Europe there are no go zones because of violence coming from immigrants towards the local population.
@9DZY6G31yr1Y
In some ways I think yes but others no
All immigrants should go through a screening process but people shouldn't be banned based on religion or ethnicity because a terrorist could come from anywhere
Nobody should be allowed to enter the country until they have been thoroughly vetted.
@9DZ4GW71yr1Y
Its should be all immigrants screened
@9DZ3B9C1yr1Y
We shouldn't be banning immigration based on religion or being from a high risk country. But we should consider slowing it down until we get better screening processes and we should give priority to people with needed qualifications (like doctors).
No, but all immigrants should have background checks before entering the country
Stringent background checks for immigrants from risky countries
@9DY7ZJX1yr1Y
Terrorism is not linked to religion. This would not have prevented the terrorist attack in Christchurch.
All contries should be scanned
@9DY6NFH1yr1Y
No but we should take it into account and screen more carefully based on all religious/political views
Last terrorist was a European in NZ. Actually killed 50 Muslims. Screen terrorist in general not race or cultural specific
@9DY2V5R1yr1Y
We should have screening in place for all immigrants
We should not be banning a religion, however, screening for terrorists should be improved.
@9DXVM6D1yr1Y
No, however, the screen-out process should be improved.
everyone should be equally screened
@9DXS8JM1yr1Y
No, but complete a screening process prior to letting people in
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