Filipiniana News – October 2010 RHYME & REASON A few days ago, I have viewed euphoric scenes of the miners rescued in Chile after having been trapped underground for two months. It was fascinating to see how millions around the world watched with great anticipation the dramatic rescue of each miner who came out of a narrow tube, one person at a time, every half hour or so. The miners’ determination to survive, the rescuers’ heroic efforts and everybody else’ refusal to give up hope all undoubtedly contributed to a triumphant outcome. The nightmare endured by the miners during those two months reminded me of a recent observation made by an advocate who characterized caregivers with complex immigration problems as being “trapped in a system that can never be perfect.” Indeed, the immigration system is far from being perfect. As such, it can be quite easy to fall into a seeming trap (or blackhole) for months and even years...