After the events of the last generation, and given the present state of the country, it might not be a mistake for those without a real role in things to stay away from the homeland for a bit, perhaps for a very long duration. Widespread, largely undescribed corruption can be fought by those with some sway, but the wise commoner who has taken a few knocks from the corruption might be well advised to seek safer shores.
The Roman generals of the famous epitaph didn't despair of the Republic. But they were generals, and hoping for the good of the republic, and thinking and writing along those lines can either be done on the cold streets of the cities, or in a more civilized place.