Here’s a new spin on the reality show Temptation Island. Bring some high ranking officials to Hawaii and see if they can make it through quarantine without venturing outside. As they stand on their balcony looking at the ocean and some of the world’s best beaches, do they have the fortitude to stay inside?
Apparently, the Surgeon General of the United States failed the test.
It is being reported that Surgeon General Jerome Adams received a citation for violation of Honolulu coronavirus policies in August, while he was assisting the state with COVID amelioration planning. The incident took place at Kualoa Park at at Kaneohe Bay, pictured here.
As you know, violations are subject to up to one year in jail and a $5,000 fine. At the same time, we have been told by others who have been cited that their cases have been dropped.
On August 23, Adams officers “Observed ADAMS in Kualoa Regional Park with two other males standing, looking at the view taking pictures.” That according to the citation. “They moved to the center of the park to take more pictures. ADAMS put his mask on as he walked back toward their vehicle… ADAMS stated he is visiting here to work with the governor for COVID. ADAMS stated he did not know the parks were closed and could not be there.”
A court date has been set for October 21, and the case is active and does not appear to have been dismissed at this time.
Two days later, on August 25, Honolulu’s mayor together with Adams announced islandwide closures and a stay-at-home order, while confirming that parks, beaches, and trails were to remain shuttered.
Somewhere in this, I think we can all agree…We all HAVE to try and find what works because lives and livelihoods are at stake. Somewhere there is a balance or risk vs. consequences.
I believe it’s worth it to put politics aside and talk about agreeing on trying to respect mask wearing, hand washing and social distancing. Even if we might feel that any part of that is unnecessary. We do it because we are willing to contribute that effort for our fellow humans.
Paul C. – I can admire your passionate beliefs. But maybe you could try less heat in your words. Less statistics in your responses. Winning by correspondence should be less important than influencing by example.
I wish you true Aloha.
Rick
Rick I wish you Aloha too. And you might be right but I have been on this site since january of this year and the constant non stop drip of government conspiracy taking your freedoms and tyranny just gets to be too much.
its simple.
Wear a mask
socially distance.
Wash your hands sanitize surfaces
Most if not all states would be wide open had the orange menace sitting in the white house had taken this seriously from the very beginning instead of calling it a hoax and something made up by the media and democrats to destroy him when he damn well knew how dangerous this virus was. His followers are 99% I am betting of the cause of the continued spread because they flat out refuse to follow any rules. My passion is about being cautious, safe and that all can get back to normal life but as long as we have those who refuse to wear masks socially distance etc we are going to be stuck in this for the long haul unfortunately. I also grow weary of those critizing Hawaii. Don’t like it don’t go but stop critizing them
Live Pono
Live Aloha
I’ve lived in the 50th State on and off since the ’50s.
The once great State (and Territory) of Hawai’i has now officially lost its collective mind.
Decades of “progressive”, left-wing non-leadership, corruption, cronyism, nepotism and ZERO capability to do … well, basically ANYTHING right … have certainly taken their toll.
I miss the Beautiful Land of Aloha that I once loved and enjoyed … and now I can only love her and the pleasant memories.
so you really think under Regressive Right wing control that the Hawaiian residents would benefit from? Thats funny stuff right there.
Right and you think if Conservatives and Republicans took over you would have any Hawaii left that wasnt covered in hotels and homes and the land decimated? Come on. This virtiole is just stupid
The arrests, citations, fines, masks and quarantines (and probably the required testing as well) are all unconstitutional. There is no emergency. We are 7 months into a 14 day “bend the curve quarantine” and 4 months into the required by law, 60 day State of Emergency expiration. I don’t think Hawaii can afford all of the lawsuits coming their way. The governor needs to stop playing games with the people of Hawaii’s lives and reopening all of the islands and go back to business as usual. Period. All of the tyrannical states need to do this, now. This is not a battle they are going to win in the long run. Laws trump policy.
LMAO see emergency powers acts that not only Potus has but each governor has and each mayor has. Nothing unconstitutional at all by these orders. Look it up you will see how right I am and how wrong youare.
If the volcano erupts and your told to stay away do you run towards the volcano? NO
If there is a hurricane and your told to stay in side do you run outside anyway shouting But my freedom? Come on.
There are so many conflicting and constantly changing rules that I don’t see how anyone, let alone visitors to the islands are supposed to know exactly what is open, what is closed, where you do and don’t need to wear masks, can you sit on the beach or just look at it longingly and if you are allowed to sit on it are you required to wear a mask outside? This whole situation has become nothing more than a soap opera with horrible actors and more plot twists than any reasonable person can possibly keep track of. It is time for this nightmare to end one way or the other. Open the islands with no restrictions or keep them closed permanently. The people who live there need to be able to move on with their lives, either in Hawaii or somewhere else.
“Open the islands with no restrictions or keep them closed permanently.” Why is it yall always have to just run off the cliff?
The state never should have locked down. Isolate the elderly and sick, but allow the remaining population to continue with their lives with few restrictions. Much like Sweden. The continued lockdown has turned into a hazard.
what do you consider elderly? Do you realize the vast majority of visitors to Hawaii are retired and elderly? or older people? A full on 50% or more americans have underlying conditions.
Who can keep up with rules that seem to change every two weeks, and turning Police Officers into Karen’s under threat of losing there jobs makes the case for defunding, Is there no “real crime“ that resources should be put toward eliminating?
That being said I follow all rules as best I can
Wow! Really!! I have been in quarantine for 2 weeks at my own home on Hawaii Island for the past 14 days!! I finally got my Certificate of Freedom! Tomorrow, I can be free to go about my business, finally! I have been a good little citizen and stayed put, ordered my groceries via instacart, argued with Amazon regarding deliveries, blah, blah, blah! So, now, I see that if I should leave to go back to the mainland for any reason and come back, I have to quarantine all over again at my own home!! These people need to figure this out!
Gee I am shocked. Someone from the Trump administration refusing to follow the rules or being ignorant of the rules? Shouldnt this guy above and beyond anyone and everyone KNOW the freaking rules? I hope he spends a year in jail and faces the max fine for his violation.
Paul is so tiresome. This is a pandemic and we should all work together to find solutions. Paul C. posts constantly that this is all Trumps fault. The virus originated in China, Trump put a stop on China flights and was called a racist. Dr Adams is a black doctor proudly serving his country, how dare you attack him for standing in an empty park. The vast majority of deaths happened in senior nursing homes such as the Hawaii VA deaths. Why did the State of Hawaii not isolate the elderly? If Trump is replaced in January does anyone believe Covid will suddenly disappear? Young people should be free to live their lives and older, sicker people should quarantine if they choose. Don’t forget the despair of the hundreds of thousands who have lost jobs and will soon join the ranks of the homeless in parks. Democrats like Paul C. used to protest government spying and arrests. Now Paul C. wants you to be arrested for daring to go to the beach, or parks, or celebrating holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas. Do you really think people should be locked in their houses forever?
I am not where near as tiring as your constant spew of lies and propaganda coming straight from your Potus.
Let me break this down part by part
1. You know for certain that the origin of the virus WE got HERE was in china? According to most it came from Europe via china not that it matters where it came from.
2. No one called Trump a racist for shutting down flights with China. That is a fact. I have searched time and time again for any democrat politician saying this and have found nothing of the sort. Also 40,000 american citizens and other chinese flew to america post his order. that is also a fact.
3. Doctor Adams really? Who attacked him? He is supposed to be the Surgeon General of the USA. Which means he of all people should know the rules of where he is. That is a fact. Would you give Obama or Bidens SG the same as your giving this guy? I did not attack him. There is no excuse not to follow the rules set out by said state.
4. Show me your proof that the vast majority who died were in nursing homes? Does that make 218000 dying any better? People who would be alive today if not for Trumps hoax? Come on man.
5 I do not have the answer on why Hawaii didnt isolate the elderly do you?
6. NO Covid will not mysteriously dissapper but we certainly could knock it out faster with a leader who will take all of it seriously and lead by example as Biden has. Trump still even after contracting the virus says its not serious even though in private he has told many people its very serious. Why does he do that?
7. Young people should be free to live their lives and older, sicker people should quarantine if they choose. Wow talk about freedom huh? Who cares about the older people. How old are you Rob T?
8. I have not forgotten for a minute those out of work. Our government gave almost 3 trillion dollars in tax breaks to the super rich and corporations. That money could have been used to prop up small businesses Continued.
9. I want everyone to be able to get back to work and somewhat normal as soon as possible but we have a leader (you can say what you will) who still to this day is making light of it. Its not the freaking flu nor anything like it.
10. How do you know what my party is? Had Obama Hillary or even Biden reacted in the same ways Trump has I would be saying the same damn thing I am about Trump.
LOL I protested what? LMAO again the Surgeon General should have known the rules. Period. There is no excuse for what he did. Why should he be treated any differently than a citizen? . You know as well as I do they will drop this.
11. Funny NO and I have not been locked in my house once during all of this. I have gotten out enjoyed the ocean the outdoors even went camping. I realize Hawaii is a bit different than where I live.
Last comment. I agree with one thing you said. This is a pandemic and we need to work together instead of against each other. Tell that to Mr Trump please. He could have been a real hero out of all of this had he taken it seriously. But in the end his only worry is himself. Have a nice day Rob.
hi Rob! Please see my response to Paul C below:)
Totally agree with yu Rob! Thank u for speaking up. Everyone continues to blame Trump for everything! Ignorant people.
Someone always got to insert politics where it doesn’t belong. TDS is a real and probably untreatable for most.
Totally!!!! there is no cure for the hate & division of TDS…btw Surgeon General Adams correctly said that masks do Not prevent a virus from spreading…Use your mind and think for yourself and do your own research – CVD & WHO websites both state masks do not prevent a virus; though CDC recently changed their verbiage to say “may” not prevent spread of Covid. Do your OWN research on how a virus spreads- how tiny a virus it & how only a medical-grade custom fitted N95 mask may prevent one from spreading. Also it is clear to me that Paul C. admits he has Never been to Hawaii but likes to chime in with his political bias of misinformation, smoke screens, and word salad.
Hi Nita,
Thank You for your kind words of encouragement. I read your comments regularly and agree with your common sense and positive attitude. It is time we come together as Americans and start to live life again. Thanks BOH for allowing all sides to comment and not censoring comments. Any time it seems too hard or frightening for Hawaii to reopen, think of the thousands who have lost jobs and will soon be homeless and starving if we don’t choose to get back to the business of living. I don’t believe we should let petty tyrants and bureaucrats cancel any more holidays. Let’s get Hawaii open for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Wouldn’t that be something to celebrate?
Hi Rob.
Thanks for your many comments.
Aloha.
My point exactly. Why would Paul C. need to post such an angry and absurd response complete with name calling, all caps and so long that he had to do two posts. How can any one deny the virus came from China? A simple google search shows some states had over 80% of total deaths in nursing homes. How long does he think people need to be out of work and locked in their homes? My point is Dr. Adams was just visiting a park. Why attack anyone for visiting a park? Do you want to live in an America where you get up and read the rules every day to find out if you are allowed to visit the park or beach. Check the rules before you go to school or church, don’t celebrate birthdays or holidays, forget going to a football or baseball game. Paul C. seems to be one of the lucky government employees that still have income and freedom to visit the ocean and camp.
He should have compassion for the suffering of the jobless and make constructive suggestions instead of TDS.
I am totally compassionate about those who are out of work. Those who are back to work know why they are? Because there are mitigations in place to make it safer for them to return to work.
Ok here is a constructive suggestion. Everyone wear a damn mask, practice social distancing, wash hands often instead of boo hoo my freedoms or if your scare stay home. I cannot stay home. I am not scared but I am reasonably cautious and take all the precautions. The mainland is different than Hawaii as we know.
Yes when I go somewhere I make a point to know the rules and follow them to the best of my ability. Thats pretty easy stuff to figure out. Do you go stomping into protected land or waterways where it says dont go?
LOL I never said the virus didnt come from China originally but most of our cases didnt come directly from China but rather via Europe.
PS I never said Trump is responsible for the virus, his reaction or lack there of to it “is” his fault. Immediately he said it was a hoax created to destroy him which is obviously not true. He kept undermining governors trying to keep their states safe by demanding they open up.
Trump could have been a real hero here especially since he knew darn well how dangerous this virus is.
About 40% of U.S. Coronavirus Deaths Are Linked to Nursing Homes
By The New York TimesUpdated September 16, 2020
40%
OF ALL U.S. DEATHS
77,000+
7%
OF ALL U.S. CASES
479,000+
At least 77,000 residents and workers have died from the coronavirus at nursing homes and other long-term care facilities for older adults in the United States, according to a New York Times database. As of September 16, the virus has infected more than 479,000 people at some 19,000 facilities.
Facts matter Rob
Fact is that most if not all of the elderly and those in nursing homes that died would be alive if not for this virus. I am sick and tired of people thinking hey its ok they are just old people who cares right? Some of you are amazingly heartless but then if you support the orange leader I can see why because he only cares about himself not you or I. Don’t like my comments your welcome not to respond to them.
Yes 40% died in nursing homes. You Do know why they die in nursing homes vs at home right. Nursing homes are the final place for sick and dying to go in many cases. Have a heart. Your worried about those who lost their jobs but you seemingly could care less about those who died unnecessarily. PS again Trump could have been a huge hero during all of this. Instead he continues to stoke fear and violence into people simply to open up. He has the virus yet he wants to force all schools to open with no money to keep our kids safe? I am not angry I am sensible and I will not be traveling to Hawaii anytime soon knowing that there are people like Rob who wont take any of this seriously. I am all for opening back up but it has to be done safely
I replied with facts. What names did I call anyone? I am not angry at the virus I am angry at people like you who minimize the deaths from this virus. we need to take this seriously and work together but the other side is so politically set they cannot see their way clear to follow the rules. One of my friends died because he refused to mask up socially distance and mitigate the virus. He was 41 with no underlying health conditions.
Paul C said “The New York Times…”. Yes, sorry; that was me yawning in the background.
Ok SURE you all “still have CDS” And OBS but hey we dont dare question the great orange leader right? Come on
Agreed!!!