Argueable Viewpoints

1. Common sense is needed

·         They're not in their regular environment so they should be more cautious.

·         If the area look hazardous they need to be more aware and not fool around.

·         "If in doubt, don't go out!"

2. Signs are important

·         It warns people about the dangers of the area.

·         It lets people now when the place is open or closed.

·         It shows people where to  go and where not to go.

3. Information from other sources are needed

·         It gives people more detailed information that the signs might not give.

·         Information from other people with experience could be more influential.

·         Tourist need to do more research.

Hawaii has many beautiful sites that draw many tourist from all over. However, the sites may be hazardous and can potentially harm others. There had been many cases of visitors being seriously injured or even killed while enjoying Hawaii's natural attractions; such as lava flows, coastal tide pools, and trails. I think that it is the states job to post signs about the dangers of the area. Nevertheless, tourists and other visitors should use their common sense, being as they're not in their regular environment.

Signs are very important to have because, like I said earlier, they warn people about the dangers of the area.  Without them, visitors wouldn't know what to be aware of or even where to go and where not to go. In 2002, a man was reported killed when he straddled near the water spout of the Halona Blowhole and was lifted three to five feet in the air and dropped head first onto the rocks. There was a sign posted at the blowhole parking lot, but not near the blowhole. If there had been a sign posted more closer to the blowhole then maybe he wouldn't of done what he did. But although there was no sign, he should've used his own common sense and not gone near the water spout, knowing that water shoots out from it.

Although signs are important to have, tourists and visitors should use their own common sense and be aware of the area, especially if they're unfamiliar with it.  "It would be nice to assume that common sense would prevail, but that's not always the case and we have to be aware that our visitors are not in their regular environment and that they need to be made aware of the potential dangers," says Cindy Orlando.