Posted on 11/02/2016 11:35:42 AM PDT by The Revolutionary Act
There has been considerable and legitimate debate over the rightness and efficacy of profiling criminals. Where is the proper balance between good, proactive policing and infringing on Americans’ civil liberties?
But can the same two-sided case be made for profiling visitors and potential immigrants to our country? Not at all. Certainly no case can be made with the same arguments, starting with the fact that they are not American citizens.
Here’s why an ideological test is legitimate and responsible for immigrants and visitors:
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If they are immigrants, they have no “Americans’ civil liberties”
Precisely.
Aren’t they currently profiling? Christians, whites, and heterosexual need not apply.
Immigration must serve the purpose of the Republic and its Citizens.
They must bring with them skills, talents, or capital that we need or want.
The needs of immigrants are irrelevant.
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