Mini Essay

      The tourists should be at fault due to their foolish actions, obliviousness to the warning signs, and their lack of common sense. When tourists are out of their "environment", they tend to act out in silly and foolish ways. Such an incident happened to 18-year-old Daniel Dick of Sylmar, Calif. In this situation, Daniel was killed when he allegedly "Straddled the explosive water spout" at Halona Blowhole. He was lifted 3-5 in the air where he was then dropped head first on to a rocky crevice, causing him to die. Other accidents like this should also be blamed on the tourists because of their ignorance of signs. For example, David Potts of San Anselmo, Calif., was seen dancing around a blowhole when a wave swept him from behind, knocking him into the hole. A sign stating "Blowhole: Park and Walk at your own risk" was posted on the rock at Nakele Point parking lot, surely hinting at the dangers ahead. Despite signs David proceeded... Foolish actions, and the ignoring of danger signs must show the lack of common sense, another reason tourists should be at fault for their injuries. Superintendent of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Cindy Orlando, and staff devote much time and energy ensuring visitors fully understand the dangers involved. Agreeing that: "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 an that they need to be made aware of the potential dangers". Surely these visitors are liable for their injuries and deaths, they need to limit foolish actions, take notice of warning signs, and use more common sense overall.