County tries to make tourists be respectful

[mikewj]

Maybe another suggestion for a logo: "Visit the Big Island and give us money while we insult you and treat you like not very bright children."

[mikewj]

Anyone seen today's Trib? Front page pic of the 'Pono' T-shirts. Super ugly. Zero images. How about a Turtle? Or a Hibiscus flower?
Who is the target market for this pitiful looking rag? Soon to appear in the $1.00 bin at your favorite thrift store. Muddy colors, won't show dirt, so good for cleaning the truck or bagging trash.
Maybe put the logo on a carry bag so it can be used to pick up trash at the beach. BTW, not many tourists are dumping washers, dryers and house refuse within a half mile of the Pahoa recycling center, but let's blame the tourists for that, too.
Your tax dollars at work, brought to you by the creative folk at Hawaii County.

[PaulW]

Also on the front page of today's Trib: more news on the County's attempt to strangle the vacation rental business on behalf of the hotel lobby.
I wonder how they're planning on replacing all those lost tax dollars. War on Tourists!

[kalakoa]

how they're planning on replacing all those lost tax dollars

Extend/enhance the GET surcharge. Because, you know, "tourists pay most of that".