I don't think anyone is going to dispute the argument you've laid out there, but if you were to do as I suggested and put yourself in the position where your livelihood, home and life are on the line, would you really sit back and think "well, immigration is a political issue that hasn't been properly addressed in decades. H1B visas are good in theory, but..."

Of course you wouldn't! It's silly to expect or demand that of a person. Especially in the 24 hours since their life was turned upside down.