Calling it a travel ban is word play designed to mask the true intent. Given that Christians from those same countries receive deferential treatment, strips the mask away... and (as per the First Amendment's Establishment Clause) makes it unconstitutional. This EO is designed to block refugees. Unfortunately, it also bolsters "us vs. them" terrorist recruitment efforts rather than reducing our danger from terrorist activity (if you believe military, intelligence, and diplomatic officials). The simple fact is, of the more than 3 million refugees the US has allowed into the country since 1975, 20 have been terrorists. Of those 20, only 3 have managed to kill Americans (3 total). The vast majority of terrorist attacks in the US have been conducted by US-born citizens. So what of 9/11? Tourist visas. Which are not vetted to the extent that refugees are. Before this EO, the refugee vetting process took 18-24 months.
This is, at its heart, fear mongering as policy. It's pointless, misinformed, and preys on ignorance.
Unfortunately, you're absolutely right about varying viewpoints as to what constitutes what is and isn't "American". It shouldn't be. Our core values are outlined in our Declaration of Independence.
This is, at its heart, fear mongering as policy. It's pointless, misinformed, and preys on ignorance.
Unfortunately, you're absolutely right about varying viewpoints as to what constitutes what is and isn't "American". It shouldn't be. Our core values are outlined in our Declaration of Independence.
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