like barf. Locals warned me in no uncertain terms to not walk alone after dark the 1 mile from a business dinner to my nice city hotel.

I've been all over the world and New Orleans rates in the bottom 5 cities I've visited.

A fellow ward member who lived for several years in the New Orleans suburbs, and isn't a prude or judgmental, (ex-military guy), said he NEVER took his family (or himself) into the city. I said, come on now, how about for a Pelicans game or concert. His reply was "NEVER".