I'd miss New Orleans, or at least the Quarter. But then, I've not been there for 15 years or so, and don't know if I ever will again.
Hmmm... I suppose if passage through the Mississippi is uncontested, I'm up for letting them go. They might take better care of the everglades than congress is willing to. They have enough oil to be self sufficient. I suppose it could work...
On the other paw, the yahoos I've encountered outside the quarter could probably fuck up a beach party. Could be fun to watch.