133 thoughts on “Hawaii Travel During Pandemic Spurs Extreme Opinions”
Claudia S
Julie, wearing a masks has nothing to do with your constitutional rights. “Constitutional rights and the ideals of limited government do not allow citizens to shirk their social obligation to their fellow Americans or to society as a whole…. After all, we do not have a constitutional right to infect others.”
This goes for the mainland, too: Just wear the damn masks. I am coming back to Kauai to my little condo on Monday. I will wear my mask, social distance and wash my dried out little hands as much as is necessary just to enjoy the island and see my friends again. And practice the Aloha Spirit. Mahalo, guys, for all you do for us. Wear Your Masks!
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Claudia.
Glad you are returning to Kauai next week. And thanks for all the comments over the past 2 1/2 years.
Aloha.
Don R.
I’m planning on coming to Oahu in December. What are the rules for wearing a mask when laying out on the beach or going in the water?
Thanks for any advice.
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Don.
Barring any further clarification, masks required at all tie except when going in the water.
Aloha.
Don R.
Thanks. Gonna make for some funny looking tan lines!🤣
Jim B
Cindy W has the right idea! Post notices everywhere.
I really can’t understand how someone still questions the evidence that masks work. I’ve seen the B&W video image of sneezing with and without a mask so many times I could probably draw it in my sleep.
BTW: Doctors on Call and Minit-Medical are both doing quick testing on Maui. It’s Free for residents. Not sure of cost to travelers. It is my understanding that this satisfies the second test requirement for trans-pacific and the pre-travel-test for interisland.
Ken F.
Your comment Beat of Hawaii, “These rules apply to everyone. Not just visitors.” is true. But it is also true that there is selective enforcement. We all know that there is also selective enforcement in all areas of the United States for various reasons, friends, relatives, same nationality, same race etc. however, the selective enforcement of mask and social distancing laws of tourists versus locals can negatively impact the tourist cash cow from coming back to Hawaii to spend their money. More importantly, allowing locals to disobey thiese laws could increase the spread of the disease which has a negative health impact for everyone; locals as well as tourists.
Laura P.
Julie, The president Covid task force say wear a mask, where are you getting your facts, not from the government medical experts. Get over your rights being taken away.
Nancy
Sad that Americans aren’t pulling together in this time of crisis. Divide and conquer. Remember free speech? At least allow people the right to their opinion with kindness. Any announcements on allowing Japanese tourists to visit – with testing at their airports? Thanks for trying to make sense of this all! Mahalo.
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Nancy.
Yes, we mentioned it yesterday. Travel from Japan with pre-testing and no quarantine starts in about a week. It isn’t reciprocal yet, but that is probably coming soon too.
Aloha.
Pamela V
I have been wearing a mask since mid-March as mandated in my County of MS and if not mandated I wear a mask just common sense. I will be on the beach of Makaha with a mask if the HI Government allows April 2021. I also hope the ANZAC Celebration is not cancelled for 2021. Listen folks, for now this is our new normal. No amount of grumbling (as we say in the South) will change our current issues in our great Nation. My reservations have been scheduled since June 4. Some of us need HI, for what I call the best prescription, and they need us. All positive thoughts from Mississippi!
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Pamela.
Good to hear from you. Thanks for all your comments.
Lori N.
There’s a reason why San Francisco, the 2nd densest city in America, is doing so well with regards to the pandemic. They are listening to the Scientists, social distancing and wearing masks.
We share our aloha with Hawaii by keeping the Kamaʻāina safe.
Leslie J
I will say I am very sad to cancel our week trip to Hawaii in November at a lovely North Shore house with our 4 teens. I was having so much anxiety about everything going on with the big Q and testing. I felt a Huge sense of relief after cancelling. Ignorance is bliss yet unfortunately the ignorant are all quarantining at this time on their vacation.
Roy H
We are in a pandemic please wear a mask to protect yourself and those around you. It’s a decent thing to do, it’s the law and it works.
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Julie, wearing a masks has nothing to do with your constitutional rights. “Constitutional rights and the ideals of limited government do not allow citizens to shirk their social obligation to their fellow Americans or to society as a whole…. After all, we do not have a constitutional right to infect others.”
This goes for the mainland, too: Just wear the damn masks. I am coming back to Kauai to my little condo on Monday. I will wear my mask, social distance and wash my dried out little hands as much as is necessary just to enjoy the island and see my friends again. And practice the Aloha Spirit. Mahalo, guys, for all you do for us. Wear Your Masks!
Hi Claudia.
Glad you are returning to Kauai next week. And thanks for all the comments over the past 2 1/2 years.
Aloha.
I’m planning on coming to Oahu in December. What are the rules for wearing a mask when laying out on the beach or going in the water?
Thanks for any advice.
Hi Don.
Barring any further clarification, masks required at all tie except when going in the water.
Aloha.
Thanks. Gonna make for some funny looking tan lines!🤣
Cindy W has the right idea! Post notices everywhere.
I really can’t understand how someone still questions the evidence that masks work. I’ve seen the B&W video image of sneezing with and without a mask so many times I could probably draw it in my sleep.
BTW: Doctors on Call and Minit-Medical are both doing quick testing on Maui. It’s Free for residents. Not sure of cost to travelers. It is my understanding that this satisfies the second test requirement for trans-pacific and the pre-travel-test for interisland.
Your comment Beat of Hawaii, “These rules apply to everyone. Not just visitors.” is true. But it is also true that there is selective enforcement. We all know that there is also selective enforcement in all areas of the United States for various reasons, friends, relatives, same nationality, same race etc. however, the selective enforcement of mask and social distancing laws of tourists versus locals can negatively impact the tourist cash cow from coming back to Hawaii to spend their money. More importantly, allowing locals to disobey thiese laws could increase the spread of the disease which has a negative health impact for everyone; locals as well as tourists.
Julie, The president Covid task force say wear a mask, where are you getting your facts, not from the government medical experts. Get over your rights being taken away.
Sad that Americans aren’t pulling together in this time of crisis. Divide and conquer. Remember free speech? At least allow people the right to their opinion with kindness. Any announcements on allowing Japanese tourists to visit – with testing at their airports? Thanks for trying to make sense of this all! Mahalo.
Hi Nancy.
Yes, we mentioned it yesterday. Travel from Japan with pre-testing and no quarantine starts in about a week. It isn’t reciprocal yet, but that is probably coming soon too.
Aloha.
I have been wearing a mask since mid-March as mandated in my County of MS and if not mandated I wear a mask just common sense. I will be on the beach of Makaha with a mask if the HI Government allows April 2021. I also hope the ANZAC Celebration is not cancelled for 2021. Listen folks, for now this is our new normal. No amount of grumbling (as we say in the South) will change our current issues in our great Nation. My reservations have been scheduled since June 4. Some of us need HI, for what I call the best prescription, and they need us. All positive thoughts from Mississippi!
Hi Pamela.
Good to hear from you. Thanks for all your comments.
There’s a reason why San Francisco, the 2nd densest city in America, is doing so well with regards to the pandemic. They are listening to the Scientists, social distancing and wearing masks.
We share our aloha with Hawaii by keeping the Kamaʻāina safe.
I will say I am very sad to cancel our week trip to Hawaii in November at a lovely North Shore house with our 4 teens. I was having so much anxiety about everything going on with the big Q and testing. I felt a Huge sense of relief after cancelling. Ignorance is bliss yet unfortunately the ignorant are all quarantining at this time on their vacation.
We are in a pandemic please wear a mask to protect yourself and those around you. It’s a decent thing to do, it’s the law and it works.