Mostly what we've learned today is how cowardly the American right has become, and how shallowly they believe in American values despite their blustery proclamations of patriotism. They're ready to toss the constitution aside as well as everything America has stood for over the minuscule chance that a lone terrorist might somehow slip into the country among a flood of needy refugees seeking a chance at a new life in America.
This. How cowardly and weak would we look to reject a people running from war because we aren't strong enough to protect them and ourselves at the same time.