I might agree to allow Muslims in if they agree to publicly renounce all aspects of Islam that would support terrorism in any way and be required to repeat it on a regular basis. It would not guarantee that most Muslims wouldn't lie, but it would be a start. Let them prove that they do not accept the inhumane parts of the Koran. Let them say, "I piss on those parts of the Koran that support terrorism." Maybe it would reduce the percentage if terrorists and terrorist sympathizers to a level we can handle. I can't imagine anyone refusing to make such a renunciation. If they don't accept it, they can stay out. There are probably a lot of Syrians waiting to get into the US who would make that statement. Why shouldn't they get priority? What's wrong with this suggestion?
Lois
So what is the basic value you are promoting here? It sounds like you are saying people who claim a religious identity can be required to say a pledge. Applying that value consistently, the same requirement could be made to an atheist, they could be told to renounce something written by Pol Pot for example. Or, we could stick the principles of religious freedom and the supreme court ruling that we can't force people to say pledges.
I would support such a pledge from anyone of any religion and atheists coming into the country. . The US already forces American citizens to take pledges and oaths and to sign affidavits. It is nothing new. I have only suggested that people state that they will not follow any religious command that supports terrorism. Other than that they would be able to practice their religion.
Would you feel comfortable with anyone entering the country who refuses to take a pledge that they will not engage in terrorism, including religious terrorism?
LL