12-02-2012, 11:59 AM
I witnessed a guy in a gold truck being extremely rude to a couple who were visiting the area. He falsely informed them that they were in a tow away zone and he was going to call the police on them. (They weren't parked illegally). He pretty much said they had no right to be there and they were trespassing and disrespecting the residents. The couple asked what exactly they were doing that was disrespectful, and when he just kept raving, they suggested that he should go ahead and contact the police. He then launched into an even more obscene(and homophobic)tirade and sped off.
I've been a resident of Puna Makai and visiting Vacationland for twenty five years and was extremely embarrassed by this ashhat's behavior. I realize how difficult it must be to live in an area that's attractive to tourists. I also appreciate the efforts that the community puts into educating visitors while protecting the tidepools and keeping them accessible. Mahalo.
This pilau man was presenting himself as some kind of official representative of the community and I just thought people should be aware of what's going on in their name.
Rant over.
I've been a resident of Puna Makai and visiting Vacationland for twenty five years and was extremely embarrassed by this ashhat's behavior. I realize how difficult it must be to live in an area that's attractive to tourists. I also appreciate the efforts that the community puts into educating visitors while protecting the tidepools and keeping them accessible. Mahalo.
This pilau man was presenting himself as some kind of official representative of the community and I just thought people should be aware of what's going on in their name.
Rant over.