re: Just back from the NO..............

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I used to feel the same way. I LOVED New Orleans since I was a kid visiting with my parents, later as a partying college boy, all the way through taking my wife and kid as an adult, but I have pretty much no desire to go back since Katrina.

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I was born in N.O. and grew up in Thibodaux when my folks moved from N.O. in the 60's. The things that made N.O. special are pretty much gone now. I loved it too but the N.O. from back when is gone now. Katrina was an opportunity to rebuild the city better and clean up. Unfortunately, the city is coming back even worse than before. Its sad to witness even from afar. Pathetic politicians and no organized recovery after the storm. Yes, it hurts to hear the wise cracks about my home state and N.O., but the truth is the truth.

One last thing, my nose must not be too good because I dont ever recall going to the city and it smelling bad. Of course, I wasnt hitting Bourbon Street much.