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Anonymous (reply to Anonymous)

Thank you for your reply and sorry if I was a little harsh. I think you hit the nail on the head when when your mentioned Philadelphia - obesity and the diseases that are a result of it (such as hypertension, diabetes, heart problems and asthma) are rampant in the United States...particularly in lower income areas. It's not a problem unique to New Orleans. As for the mental health statistics - those need to be retaken. So much has changed in the last year and particularly in the last couple of months. The mood here is unbelievable and people believe and know real change is upon us. The election of Mitch Landrieu is another example. New Orleans might be known as a party city but it's mostly because people come here to party - trust me it's not the locals falling down drunk on Bourbon St. Most locals don't step foot onto Bourbon St...particularly during Mardi Gras. Yes, the locals know how to party but that's not at all, all we do. Also need to understand that New Orleans has 4 major colleges within the boundaries of the city...and college kids do like to get their party on (again not a reflection of your average family). It's hard to understand New Orleans unless you live here. I just want to make sure people get a better educated look at the city - she is like no other place in the U.S. Louisiana is also a misunderstood state health wise. The State has great health programs in place. Anyway, we shall keep doing what we're doing - because that's the whole point to what we're doing...soon people will come to realize their is a healthier side of New Orleans.

February 10, 2010 - 4:42pm

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