That is how it works which is why California, New York, and Illinois are all losing population while Florida and Texas are gaining population.
When politicians do stupid things like turning 1950's Detroit into 1980's Detroit, people leave. People move about the country. Just ask Joe Rogan who conveniently left California for Texas right before signing his 9-figure deal with Spotify.
Gameface, you were in the military. Of all people, you should know. Do you really believe war is preferable to relocating to a different state? Fighting while watching friends and family die in horrible ways versus going to U-Haul?