Honolulu, jellyfish, and the State

The NY Times covers the problem of jellyfish stinging ppl at Keehi Lagoon, near the Honolulu airport. The micro-guys are so bad that a regatta was cancelled last weekend, and this coming's has been moved. Naturally, the cure of first resort is, well, if you know Hawaii and the political mindset there, you have guessed it:

Oahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association president Hannie Anderson...said the state Department of Health was informed months ago that there was a problem, and she hopes the state can do something about it.

Maybe the State Legislature will make it illegal to sting canoers. Or just tax the tourist industry some more.