Dear Editor: Regarding Bishop DiMarzio’s recent column (May 21) regarding immigration, the bishop opposes a two-class system and mentions the experience of black slaves in America. The black slaves came to America in chains. Today’s undocumented come of their own volition, acknowledging that many come because of extreme adversity in their native countries. Others come for opportunity.

Congress limits the number of “spots” available. Perhaps the number of spots should increase dramatically. People from all over the world are trying to get to America. Are those who come undocumented willing to “go to the back of the line”? Who knows how long the line will be?

One approach is an expedited path to “legalization” of the undocumented, rather than citizenship. For those “legalized,” deportation might be a consequence of committing a serious crime. That would depend on the circumstances. Those here undocumented took a risk to get here. Or once here, they willingly overstayed their visa.

I’m against the “wall.” Even the bishops recognize that nations have the right to protect their borders. Yes, welcome the stranger. I would not want to be in their shoes.

JAMES SCHWARZWALDER

Lindenwold, N.J.