It is hard to ignore this simple fact: we are all immigrants.

President Trump’s immigration ban is scary. To discriminate and to bar someone just because of their race was wrong then and is wrong now.

This is shockingly similar to the situation many Japanese-Americans experienced during World War II.

This is a practice unfounded in facts, though. Rather, it is used based on prejudices. It is based on fear. It is based on unfounded facts and statistics.

Muslim Americans are Americans first and foremost. Just like anyone else they have a certain right to liberty and justice.

The one thing that this ban has shown is their lack of these basic rights. Within this ban, we can see that Muslim Americans can be discriminated against simply because of their beliefs.

They can be judged because of the language they speak. They can be considered less of Americans based on their skin color.

Here at North Dakota State, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive, community-oriented campus.

I have met lifelong friends here (bark bark, tweet tweet). I have met people who respectfully challenge my beliefs. Others have been from far corners of the globe. Even still, some have been from countries specifically mentioned in the ban.

What does this mean? Does this mean our president doesn’t understand the simplest rule that is taught to us? Treat others with respect.

Does this mean my friends will miss out on opportunities that should be granted to everyone? Having the ability to go home? Or to have parents come to visit them?

This ban sickens me. This ban should sicken you. The immigration ban is un-American. This immigration ban is racist. There is only one thing you should know about this ban. This ban is wrong.

I will warn you. Whoever supports this ban will find themselves playing the villain role in the history books.