I started to list the reasons as to why, but I'm not going to do the legwork for you. Ignorant is a strong word to use in describing the comparison, but it sure fits.
*shrug* People are people. They all want to go home.
How's that? That people will return to their homes after a disaster depite the danger of it recurring? It wasn't intended as a comment on intelligence, but more on perseverance. Perhaps you should check your perspective before calling someone ignorant and irresponsible.
NO is one of the best places on earth. After the first three or four visits, and you get OUT of the French Quarter, it is one of coolest places around. The people are nice and the sights are certainly different than what you get in the Northeast.
While the town could use a good bath, this is a tab bit too much.
Good luck to you there. Get out and stay save.
We'll come back.