Muslim Ban: Do the Ends Justify the Means? | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Politics

Muslim Ban: Do the Ends Justify the Means?

Trump's executive order regarding immigration has affected the lives of millions

16
Muslim Ban: Do the Ends Justify the Means?
Kevin Lamarque

The first 100 days of a new president's term is how we can get a glimpse of the next four years under a new administration. Exactly one week into his term, President Trump signed an executive order regarding immigrants and refugees that has sent everyone into a frenzy.

Since the September 11th terrorist attacks, the press, politicians, and just plain fear has contributed to a list of national panics. The impending fear of another attack has always been a threat but the death of al-Qaeda leader, Osama bin Laden, gave Americans a sense of hope and relief as they rallied outside singing the national anthem in response to the raid that resulted in his capture. But with the recent rise of a jihadist group, ISIS/ISIL, they have sent another wave of panic into the United States, even though their goal is to create a new Islamic caliphate across the Middle East, not America.

Now, there has been many alternative facts about the executive order that President Trump signed, particularly regarding those who are from regions with heavy Muslim populations. But here is what is actually taking place.

The U.S Refugee Admissions Program is suspended for 120 days. The program will then resume but only for certain countries.

The order suspends entry for anyone that is a national of Iraq, Libya, Iran, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen for 90 days. After these 90 days are up, an updated list of prohibited countries will be finalized.

Refugees from Syria are prohibited until further notice.

The Muslim Ban is reminiscent of the Japanese internment camps after the Pearl Harbor bombing. The question I have for everyone is: if there is a threat concerning the national security of the United States, is it moral, ethical, and legal to ban millions of people entry to the United States just because they live in a terroristic region where the majority of the population is of the Islam faith because there are radical muslims?





Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Drake
Hypetrak

1. Nails done hair done everything did / Oh you fancy huh

You're pretty much feeling yourself. New haircut, clothes, shoes, everything. New year, new you, right? You're ready for this semester to kick off.

Keep Reading...Show less
7 Ways to Make Your Language More Transgender and Nonbinary Inclusive

With more people becoming aware of transgender and non-binary people, there have been a lot of questions circulating online and elsewhere about how to be more inclusive. Language is very important in making a space safer for trans and non-binary individuals. With language, there is an established and built-in measure of whether a place could be safe or unsafe. If the wrong language is used, the place is unsafe and shows a lack of education on trans and non-binary issues. With the right language and education, there can be more safe spaces for trans and non-binary people to exist without feeling the need to hide their identities or feel threatened for merely existing.

Keep Reading...Show less
singing
Cambio

Singing is something I do all day, every day. It doesn't matter where I am or who's around. If I feel like singing, I'm going to. It's probably annoying sometimes, but I don't care -- I love to sing! If I'm not singing, I'm probably humming, sometimes without even realizing it. So as someone who loves to sing, these are some of the feelings and thoughts I have probably almost every day.

Keep Reading...Show less
success
Degrassi.Wikia

Being a college student is one of the most difficult task known to man. Being able to balance your school life, work life and even a social life is a task of greatness. Here's an ode to some of the small victories that mean a lot to us college students.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

6 Signs You're A Workaholic

Becuase of all things to be addicted to, you're addicted to making money.

471
workaholic
kaboompics

After turning 16, our parents start to push us to get a job and take on some responsibility. We start to make our own money in order to fund the fun we intend on having throughout the year. But what happens when you've officially become so obsessed with making money that you can't even remember the last day you had off? You, my friend, have become a workaholic. Being a workaholic can be both good and bad. It shows dedication to your job and the desire to save money. It also shows that you don't have a great work-life balance. Here are the signs of becoming a workaholic.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments