[Clemenza]

It seems to me that the Chaldeans go to Michigan (why?), while the Coptic Egyptians prefer New Jersey.

[ThanhPhero]

As Christians the Chaldeans and Copts do not share the Moslem intent to convert, enslave, or kill the rest of humanity. As Christians they are not intent on skewing our own culture. As fervent believers, as most of them are, they will not sag onto the welfare rolls or change the ehnicity of the prison population, at least not the first generation or two, not until they become Americanized.

[NYer]

It seems to me that the Chaldeans go to Michigan (why?)

For more than 100 years, Michigan has been home to a large group of Arabic speaking immigrants, drawn there to work in the auto factories. There you will find not only the Chaldean Catholics, but also the Maronite Catholics and more than likely the Syrian Orthodox. Maronites like Tony Shaloub (Monk), Danny Thomas (and family) and Chaldeans like Joe Bidawid (world class professional sports boarder), all come from this community. Here is a photo frrom this year's Chaldean Catholic festival in MI. These Catholics are strong in their faith and proud of their heritage. Like many immigrants, they are intent on keeping their heritage alive.