mw13: One of the primary differences between this and WWII was that there was no concern at all that Jews were terrorists and were interested in destroying America, as opposed to people in many of these countries that were blocked who want just that.
It’s true that this ban is not comprehensive, and will not stop determined terrorists and may provoke additional action and hate from Islamic groups. Personally, I think this should have been a much wider ban, and more specific towards Radical Islam in nature. But it’s a start. The impression I got from this was that it is a temporary halt in immigration from those areas to allow time for the creation of a broader policy that will be much more effective. The refugee program will be overhauled, placing a higher priority on those who were persecuted for their religion in those countries, primarily Christians and Jews. Anyone following the news in Germany and broader Europe now can see that they have a massive crisis on their hands. There are a million ‘refugees’ in Germany alone, and we are only beginning to see the extent of the damage they will cause. Trump is right in wanting America to be safe and secure, without people having to worry every time they walk down the street, without having to worry that ISIS is sending operatives here through our own refugee program. I don’t think this is an effective or efficient way to do things, but hopefully the plan he comes up with will keep us safe.