Apparently, that is true.
On CNN, yesterday, they were reading emails from people evacuated to Houston from NO, and 5 out of 6 emails, said they will never go back to LA.
I think many have found jobs in other States. New Orleans has no opportunities. Past or future.
I believe it. I was born in Texas, and we moved to NO when I was in 3rd grade because my Dad worked in the "Evil Oil Business". I never considered staying in LA. I left for Texas after HS and my parents left when Dad retired. FWIW - Tennessee is much like Texas, but I still miss Dallas a little.
The only people I hear about who want to go back are those who have businesses that they think will survive, those with a job and an unruined house, those who live uptown and students.
Even they are thinking twice. Some went back and saw their houses that had been sitting in water and the mold is growing up and onto the ceiling, the stench is terrible, all furniture and belongings ruined. They don't want to go back.
MD's and Lawyers are trying to get other practices. People who work for big companies with branches other places are transferring. There is talk that Tulane, which is now in Houston, will not come back!!
Blanco Dubois better be careful what she wishes for if she tries to let the refurgees vote absentee. I know the Louisiana Elites like the Babineaux and the Landrieux think the po folks are stupid but they know when they been screwn, and they've now seen how other people are.