Disaster tourism has been a thing as old as time. It's why Jack the Ripper tours, Salem, Donner Lake, and rich people wanting to see the titanic remains is a thing.Hawaii fires: Jason Momoa warns tourists not to visit Maui
The actor says Hawaii is "not the place" for a holiday, as locals say tourists carry on as normal while tragedy unfolds.www.bbc.com
I shouldn't be surprised that it needs to be said at all, but who tf vacations to a disaster area? Why the hell is "disaster tourism" even a thing?
People have extensively talked about when something becomes okay for disaster tourism (most seem to agree when most of the victims family are dead) but you also see a lot less waiting before people go and see the disaster too.
However this has always been the case as it's why people went to public executions, people gawk as they drive past car wrecks, and the battle of Gettysburg had a live audience.
People are naturally morbidly curious, but one would hope that most people have more tact and respect for the victims and know when it's inappropriate to visit.
Clearly anyone participating in disaster tourism with Maui right now is not one of those people.