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After letting them in, yes, but before letting them in seems unproblematic.


> After letting them in, yes, but before letting them in seems unproblematic

I mean, when China bars renowned scholars from entering its borders because of what they might say, we judge it pretty straightforwardly.


> seems unproblematic.

You say that without having seen the screening criteria.


it can be arbitrary, like for any nation screening entrants


No, it’s still problematic because it creates chilling effects and self-censorship, which is deeply wrong if you care about the spirit and not just the letter of the First Amendment.


I mean we should definitely screen for heretical thought in anyone wanting to visit the greatest country in the world.




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