What do you think of smoking ban at Waikiki Beach?
OahuIncludes Honolulu
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I wish it had been in place when I did plus2 (has to do with my username) last year. I left my smokes here at home in the van at the airport intending to spend my week on Oahu smoke free. Ha! Made it until after parking the rental down in Waikiki and til getting to an ABC where I dropped a shocking 10 plus bucks for smokes and lighter.
I was, however, courteous wherever I smoked and did not leave butts behind on the beach or anywhere so no, it would not bother me one bit to go there knowing I wouldn't be allowed to puff.
What do you think of this change?
Will it have an impact on tourism?
Will it impact the Japan and Chinese tourism market (both groups are heavy smokers)?
Pros / Cons?
I live in Japan, and smoking is only allowed in very specific spots. Even outside, you have to go to the smoking areas outside. You can't just smoke anywhere you feel like in Japan. In short, the Japanese would have NO problem with this whatsoever.
Chinese, on the other hand, they just ignore all the rules. They won't even see the 'no smoking' signs.
I have noticed fewer smokers on the beach since the law went into place. But I'm not sure how the tourists know about it. I don't recall seeing the signs, but I am not looking for them. Which falls in line with tourists not looking for them either.
We also need to fine people for barbecuing at the beach parks. That's also a lot of dangerous smoke that harm people with respiratory illnesses. Also as a vegan, I can't stand the disgusting smell of meat being cooked not to mention the mess people leave behind.
I think I'll write to Caldwell about this
Last edited by pollyskies; 06-23-2013 at 04:16 PM..
Also as a vegan, I can't stand the disgusting smell of meat being cooked
Man, roasting meat is one of my most favorite smells
Maybe it's something in our 'genetic memory', I'm not sure, but that's why I LOVE korean BBQs - they don't do teriyaki in the frying pan, they do it on the grill haha. I also love eating meat with my hands (at BBQ, lu'au, etc). Something very primal about ripping into meat with my hands and teeth. I use a fork and knife at restaurants of course.
[qyuote=pollyskies; 30155333] not to mention the mess people leave behind.[/quote]
Hi, I'm moving to the united states (california) soon and I was wondering where I can get a list of rules and laws for the state so that I know what to do and not to do. For example, I've been told that it's against the law to ride in a car without a seat belt, or to cross the street at the wrong spot. Does anyone know where I can get a complete list so I know the laws?
Maybe you and Robin Rossi could team up... when you get there...
Don't worry pollyskies: RR can fill you in on all the California laws on if a Monk Seal comes up and uses your shower or borrows your car or something - hopefully a Monk Seal will flop on my mortgage application so I can use that as an excuse
Yeah, you'll fit in great moving somewhere and attempting to take a food preparation method away from the local culture
What about the Vog on the Big Island (which is so much worse than wafting BBQ/lu'au smoke). Should we ban Kilauea next? Or that's alright because it's nature-driven, let me guess?
Good luck taking BBQ/lu'au away from HI, especially when beachside lu'aus are such a part of the tourist trade on O'ahu as well as the local culture. I agree with people cleaning up their mess at least - that's just common courtesy.
EDIT: *sigh*
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Smoking ban is a long time overdue
