ABC News’ Melissa Adan spoke to a Maui family frustrated with the rescue efforts while understanding the need for tourism, and the general manager of the Maui Ocean Center hoping for business.
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There is PLENTY to see on Maui without bothering people in Lahaina. Stay away from Lahaina and enjoy the rest of the island, its that simple…
Totally understandable, but respect works both ways. People who are home to the island come first. And I understand why. I agree. And I respect it. I know now is not the time. People are grieving. I can see the pain Hawaiian people feel and prayers to all. Many in the past week have shown by how they talk that they dont want tourists. And Im sure unfortunately, they will lose a lot of business when people are still willing to help out. Ive noticed many have seen what I see, not feeling welcomed. But it isnt my land, it's the land of Hawaii and I respect the spirit of Hawaii and the people. I just know that tourism probably will drop a lot.
Respect th community & leave them alone to deal with there grief,heartache,displacement as a community. Empathy, compassion, sympathy, RESPECT is what they need
"visit, spend, go home" – they are telling you how to spend your money – such of lack of empathy for all the work and saving to be able to reach Hawaii – and then they ask for your empathy.
Sure, I feel sorry for all the people that suffer because of the fires and I am willing to help to donate and help those people recover right until the moment when you hear the hate and the lack of empathy for your own work and life.
It’s a shame tourists need to be told to stay away from Lahaina. Where is common sense? Where is decency?
Damn where r the kids?? If this had been ANY OTHER CRISIS other than CLIMATE related, THE CHILDREN WOULD BE THE MAIN STORY.
By not reporting on it yall are compliant in this, govt run media
All of Lahaina should be open by now. You need tourists to survive.
At the end the woman said. "Maui. We know who helped, who didn't and who got in the way". Does this mean they aren't going to vote democrat again?
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Find the children before you dare bring in tourists. Unemployment pay checks for all Lahaina residents, how bout that???? Criminals.
Report on the 183 bodies that floated up on the island of Lanai. They were whole bodies. Who are they? The parents of the children? Their dead bodies floated through shark ridden waters?????? You public officials will be found out and it death penalty for crimes against humanity. GITMO
at the outset of the unfortunate situation, the whole anti tourism attitude was briefly examined in a context which isnt going to favor any home town excuses, nor will it cater to any outside ignorance expecting sympathy. any 'fairness' model that desires to influence an opinion is going to have to scrap their terms of tolerance and abide by the actual standards of respect, or things will get testy. and on that note, it appears we might have another example of irresponsible power distribution which could take priority over other resentments or assumptions.
It’s very very sad what has happened. Can’t say it was a good feeling that some locals would be mean to tourists before the fires.. There’s a bigger picture before the fires. I’m not saying who is right locals or tourists but resentment is terrible. Locals and tourists died in those fires. Everybody matters. I don’t think people should vacation on Maui now. Healing and recovery first. Please have respect for all .that’s the biggest problem in the world. If you can’t see that there’s no hope for the
He future
The fires were devastating to all mankind …. I hope maui and it’s people recover and suffering stops…. Only love and respect mends broken hearts and lives.
Maybe keep tourists away. But bring warriors to occupy or say goodbye to Lahaina. They already have plans to build and they will not stop.
Where are the children????
Joe needs to give billions to Maui and stop giving to Ukraine. You must fix our country before another country.
Oprahland in Maui coming soon. A special vacation site for Hollywood elite and wealthy politicians and their families. It’ll be built over the chard remains of little missing children.
Amazing isnt it how the lamestream fake news media continues to lie to the public daily, their narrative is an absolute load of bs.
I guess they have their orders !
For anyone who knows anything about science, temperatures and melting points and have actually seen the footage of melted cars. You can see the targeted areas specifically. You have cars melted and yet trees and celebrities mansions are completely untouched 20 ft away.
D. E. W and the world knows it.
And so do the people of Lahaina.
WE DONT NEED YOUR WHITE MONEY..STAY OFF OUR LAND!!
$700 for you and be thankful. You’re breaking into our Ukraine/Illegal Migrant Funds! Blue no matter who 2024 bby! I’ll be vacationing to Maui in February, can’t wait. 🏳️🌈
Walls are going up for
This was not a wildfire this was a direct energy weapon that has killed many people 2000 bodies so far….and 2400 children missing….
When they are standing in the unemployment line soon…they will realize…God bless those who died
Hugh carbon foot print. Blow back.
I know a tourist. Porn star , crooked biz woman, Christian mom ,rich, frequent Maui trips from Los Angeles.
They want to buy their properties don't sell
Kia ora to Lahaina Maui Hawaiian families …from Aotearoa, New Zealand Northland KVF…
Respect Western area of Maui, survivors of families who perished in the fires asking Tourist to stay out of these areas, dont take photos of destroyed homes, dont take photos of ocean where families died in the water trying to flee the fires, these areas shouldnt be entered, its a desecration to the spiritual connection these areas hold, & should not be disturbed until the families recover the remains of their loved ones who perished… please respect these areas, respect their families, respect their dead relatives…
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