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Originally posted by Lindz928
I think that some people who are refusing to leave are wanting to stay and protect their homes. I have heard stories of people who left, and their homes were not damaged badly, but people had gone in and stolen everything they had. I saw a story of a man who was standing on his front porch with a shotgun trying to make sure looters did not come into his home. I can completely understand someone wanting to protect their home.



I just heard that evacuees (sp?) have gotten as far east as Lubbock. For those who don't know much about Texas, that is a pretty far trip across Texas to go and still not be able to find room. It is definately getting full down here. I am concerned about what might happen to the job market in Texas (as well as those in other states with a large number of evacuees). A lot of these people are deciding to just stay in these cities that they are in. That means that our state along could have hundreds of thousands of people looking for jobs and homes here. It could definately put a strain on the markets in these states.

EDIT: I am not trying to say anything bad in this post. I of course want Texas and its citizens to do whatever we can to help those affected. I am just saying that it could cause problems.

I understand EXACTLY what you're saying. As a recent college grad who can't find an entry level job pertaining to my degree, I've seen exactly how bad Michigan's job market is. We've welcomed in some refugees (not sure on the number) which is great, but not so great for those who can't find jobs because the only places that are hiring are fast food places and let's get real-- that doesn't pay the bills. I hadn't even thought about the job market till you mentioned it.

Maybe states with booming job markets should accept more?