Re: RSPCA Newsletter

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Killjoy Ray Wrote:-

The situation over here is somewhat different. Illegally imported fireworks
are now available 'under the counter' which are little more than bombs.
In York we have had six telephone booths literally 'blown up' and in the UK
as a whole I know of at least two instances where house roofs have been
destroyed. These are not your normal types of fireworks.
Unfortunately, "firework night" is not the only time we have this problem.

 It usually starts around mid October and ends in the first week in January.
It is not only animals we have to consider, the old folk are frightened to
death, as it is not unusual for some of these mini bombs to be detonated at
5am. Clearly, something has to be done. Perhaps we should tackle the louts
and not the fireworks!

Like you I think fireworks are great, I used to love them when I was a kid
and indeed still enjoy a good display.
My personal view is that family firework displays (under the supervision of
an adult) should be allowed to continue including 'bangers' (legal). But
these should be (in our case) limited to Nov 5th.

Unfortunately the minority of streets louts will ruin the pleasure of a
majority of decent people. It is usual to have a certain amount of people
injured due to burns etc. But with this new generation of illegal weapons,
people will be killed.

Do you have illegal fireworks in the US? and is it legal to have displays at
anytime of the year? I ask because I am not too certain about the
legislation over here.

Ray.