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Think before you let off random fireworks (From Salisbury Journal)
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Think before you let off random fireworks
11:17am Thursday 1st November 2012 in Salisbury Letters
COULD someone please tell me why there is the need to start using fireworks as soon as they become available to buy?
Do people not have any understanding and consideration for young children and animals?
Young children can become very frightened by fireworks, especially if they are being woken by them every other night.
I have a young dog who becomes very scared as soon as they start and it can be difficult to calm him.
If there was a law put into place that fireworks can only be used on Bonfire Night and New Year’s Eve then at least people with young children and animals could prepare.
Or the extreme could be to outlaw the sale of fireworks all together so they can only be used in official firework shows.
So I’m asking all those people out there who think it’s a good idea to set off a few random fireworks to think long and hard before you do because there are children and animals who are badly effected by the noise. You are the ones responsible.
E ALLEN, Salisbury
Comments(15)
reasonedhuman
says...
12:18pm Thu 1 Nov 12
What should be done though is the common courtesy of informing your neighbours that you wish to celebrate an occasion with the use of fireworks - in that way they can prepare for the time that the disturbance will happen.
reasonedhuman
says...
12:18pm Thu 1 Nov 12
What should be done though is the common courtesy of informing your neighbours that you wish to celebrate an occasion with the use of fireworks - in that way they can prepare for the time that the disturbance will happen.
reasonedhuman
says...
12:18pm Thu 1 Nov 12
What should be done though is the common courtesy of informing your neighbours that you wish to celebrate an occasion with the use of fireworks - in that way they can prepare for the time that the disturbance will happen.
Fran Turner
says...
1:22pm Thu 1 Nov 12
Perhaps a Twitter, or Facebook campaign could be started and be more effective?
I'm off to tweet now!
Dr S Brule
says...
11:55am Fri 2 Nov 12
I don't really know where to start with this hysterical shrieking this letter conveys. You're living in Salisbury, not Syria! Occasional loud noises, scaring children and animals!? Cry me a river!
Naturally, the author's knee jerk reaction to this MASSIVE PROBLEM is to use force and coercion, like any good authoritarian. Very telling.
I will let off fireworks when I **** well please. I notify neighbours that have animals, out of politeness. I suggest the line is drawn there.
CraftyFoxx
says...
11:02pm Fri 2 Nov 12
Dr Brule, your hidden expletive only demonstrates your arrogance at those who wish for a more reasoned approach to the use of fireworks. Just because you can, doesn't necessarily make it right or acceptable.
Perhaps we can persuade some of your neighbours to have some rowdy parties a few times next to your property....why?....
because they can.
karlmarx
says...
12:30pm Sat 3 Nov 12
arendea
says...
1:07pm Sat 3 Nov 12
Organised events, fine.
Kids getting hold of fireworks illegally, letting them off in the subways, on the streets, and in playgrounds and near our homes and running away to leave someone else to clear up the result, not fine.
Dr Brule - if you really are a doctor, shame on you. An intelligent person using expletives to stand up for people using fireworks in an uncontrolled, illegal way, which is clearly what the original story is about - just makes you appear ignorant and makes your whole point weak at best. Your opinion would be very different if you had ever been affected in a bad way by fireworks!
I dont believe putting what would be an ineffective law in place would do any good, people will always get hold of fireworks and let these off illegally. The problem needs to be addressed with parents and generally peoples attitudes.
I also agree with Fran Turner - start something on Twitter - seems to be the most effective way of getting a message across to a large number of the population these days.
gotanybiscuits?
says...
7:17pm Sun 4 Nov 12
CraftyFoxx wrote:Seconded.
Sad to say but society has changed the way it views the usage of fireworks. Fireworks were created to celebrate November the 5th and in years gone by, families would respect that fact. As a young lad, I looked forward to that night as it was the only night to set off fireworks.
Dr Brule, your hidden expletive only demonstrates your arrogance at those who wish for a more reasoned approach to the use of fireworks. Just because you can, doesn't necessarily make it right or acceptable.
Perhaps we can persuade some of your neighbours to have some rowdy parties a few times next to your property....why?....
because they can.
Dr S Brule
says...
7:36pm Sun 4 Nov 12
I was not advocating doing anything illegal however its a suprise that you have assigned my viewpoints an element of criminality!
Of course children setting off fireworks is a bad idea.
This is not the same as lighting a few fireworks at a birthday party, or retirement party, or what have you!
As for neighbours having rowdy parties, yes I would welcome that - I'm not a hermit!
Jennifer Williams
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12:21pm Tue 6 Nov 12
Jennifer Williams
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12:21pm Tue 6 Nov 12
Terry Bruge-Hiplo
says...
2:35pm Tue 6 Nov 12
Jennifer Williams wrote:You accuse Dr Brule of condoning deaths? Then make a smart mouth comment about someone putting fireworks through his letterbox thereby contradicting your previous comments?? Your post reeks of the thoughts and feelings of a well adjusted and mature citizen. Go back to facebook where your petulant comments are more than likely welcomed and egged on by your fellow peers. Fireworks are great when they are used in a responsible manner and by the correct persons. Like underage drinking you will never be able to control every aspect of this generations disassociated youths no matter how hard you try. Certain elements of our society are too far gone. Deal with it, For your health!
Why oh why you need fireworks other than organised displays is beyond me. Every year there are reports of INNOCENT people being harmed. Does nobody care about the mother and disabled daughter who were MURDERED due to selfish thugs putting fireworks through their letter box. Shame on you all, you selfish ignorant people, you all condone deaths if you condone fireworks. Maybe you'll be lucky enough for somebody to put a few through your letterbox.
Dr S Brule
says...
2:39pm Tue 6 Nov 12
http://www.youtube.c
om/watch?v=Qh2sWSVRr
mo
reasonedhuman says...
12:18pm Thu 1 Nov 12
What should be done though is the common courtesy of informing your neighbours that you wish to celebrate and occasion with the use of fireworks - in that way they can prepare for the time that the disturbance will happen.