Neil, the first line is critical. If it were possible to take the fireworks out of the hands of irresponsible idiots it would make life easier for everyone. Unfortunately there would still be people complaining that the well controlled events were causing harm to their animals. Animals which, I contend, they over-value in part because they have only a brief time each day with them, a situation (and I agree with Lucifer on this, no, really ;) ) tantamount to abuse in itself.
On its own a firework cannot injure someone. Unlike a dog which, whoever the owner or whatever the dog, has the capacity to cause injury. Every dog that attacks has, according to its owner, "never been dangerous before."
The rate of injury and harm amongst imbeciles who use fireworks as toys or weapons is high. The rate of injury at organised displays, which I will ferociously champion against those who claim they cause harm, is minute.
I'll happily 'trot out' the line that it's possible to use fireworks safely and responsibly in any area or community. I'll also vehemently oppose, in any area, any possibility of them falling into the hands of children - who are responsible for most real, as opposed to imagined, trouble they cause.
I agree with you that, fireworks should be left to organised displays! :!:
I also agree that fireworks should only be used at lorganised displays. Fireworks should be placed under the section 5 fire arm act
FCUKING FIREWORKS!!!
just started here now. bar stewards.
I love fireworks personally.
It's true, there will always be irresponsible people in this world who annoy, abuse, hurt etc etc and spoil things for others.
I live on a council estate and have a younger brother and sister (11 and 13) who keep themselves to themselves as the people round here are either up to mischief or doing something dodgy (please don't tell me not to tar them all with the same brush.... I've lived here for 9 years and I've seen what's gone on!). We have fireworks going off during the day and late at night and sure it is a nuisance but to be honest, if those using them get injured - which will happen one day - then so be it. It's their own stupid fault.
My family have a fireworks evening at my house every year as close to November 5th as possible and I can honestly say I really look forward to it (as do our neighbours who hang out the windows to see the show for free!).
Obviously, as with all topics not everyone will agree as that is just human nature but personally, I think life without the simple things in life wouldn't be the same.
It's a kind of tradition in my family to have a good old evening (no alcohol involved for safety reasons!) with close friends and family with a bit of light music, the baked potatoes fresh from the oven and then outside to watch the display all snuggled up to each other ooooing and ahhhing at the wonderful colours and sounds.
If fireworks are used responsibly, I don't see a reason to ban them. It's just the minority of idiots who set them off in the street etc who spoil it for everyone else.
^^Thanks, glad I'm not the only one !
I'm gobsmacked by the suggestion that it's impossible to use fireworks responsibly. They don't have a mind of their own, they're as safe as the users.
For me, and I may not have made this sufficiently clear, 'responsible use' involves organisation and notice of displays, in safe areas. That's not going to be just one night a year (not least because I don't think it's appropriate to disbar non-Christian celebrations from using fireworks) but nor is it going to be the nightly barrage that some areas currently 'enjoy'.
There are some very emotive expressions used, and no-one would deny that fireworks have the potential to cause horrendous injuries, but RoSPA's figure for overnight stays resulting from firework related accidents in 2003 is 57, with no deaths having occured.
For comparison: Two people were killed by pets, 434 required overnight treatment in hospital in the same period.
Fecking Fireworks!!! Just spilt my vodka and (Vanilla - diet) coke all over the fecking keyboard!!!!!
Heart, heart - come back here!!!!!!!
They are explosives - BAN THEM
(Nah, don't feel strongly about it at all!)
And whilst I sympathise with all dog owners, not really the done thing to dope a 4 year old child ....................
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrgggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhh
just had to get that off my chest
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) your right Calista, its illegal to be in possession of black powder because it is an explosive, .
