“It looks like these people tried to do the right thing and got screwed.”
And they are in the same boat as every other law-abiding American. So, why should they get any special treatment? We obey the laws, pay our taxes and live on fixed budgets - without government freebies.
It may sound callous; however, I am of Spanish descent. My mother immigrated legally, as did both my in-laws. I did not speak English at home; but the nuns made sure that I learned the 3 R’s jst as fast as everyone else.
I agree however if they are going to deport people I would rather start with the violent criminals and parasites. These people sound like productive citizens.
Good for you AND the nuns. The one thing Catholic schools do without fail is show that performance in school is very much dependent on expectations. The nuns (and brothers) simply expected you to perform, so you did.
None of this "self-esteem" BS. The nuns knew your were all sinners, and treated you accordingly---:^)