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I really hope that New Orleans finds its niche as a good place for hip knowledge workers to prosper but the crime, the hedonism, and the abysmal educational system all conspire against long-term success.

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Hedonism isn't a problem - its the crime and poor schools. There isn't much talent remaining in LA and its hard to get talent to move to LA, Nola especially, because no one wants to move there kids to a crime infested city with terrible schools. While we native louisianians are conditioned to spending beaucoup bucks on pvt school most aren't. If you were a techie would you rather live in palo alto or Nola?