There was a thread about this last year and probably the year before that and so on.
We can't ban everything that may cause harm. We're living in a society nowadays where it seems no matter what you do, there will always be bad consequences.
I personally enjoy fireworks, especially at home. We have them every year, my dad goes and gets a load of them, my mum makes the hotdogs and burgers then we all gather into the back garden to watch the display. It's one of the only times we all get together as a family and have some fun.
Sure, I get a little nervous when my dad lights them as you never know what could go wrong. My childhood was full of happy memories due to this small event that happened once a year - along with others of course.
I've seen the statistics and know that in the wrong hands fireworks can be dangerous but we're not all stupid and we don't all go round shoving them through letterboxes.
I think the onus should be on the shops selling them and also the parents of the kids who go round letting them off in the street - that happens round here for at least a month before and after November 5th.
I think in this day and age we're all too quick to ban things, rather than find another solution.
Sorry to hear this. You two seem like a lovely couple.
It probably doesn't seem like it now but what Chief Moo did was a very brave thing so much respect to him for that. Certainly makes me feel safer knowing someone like him might be out there if ever I'm in trouble like that.
Hope he makes a speedy recovery and that you are ok too LM2H2H.
Best wishes,
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I got one of them in my email account the other day....just deleted it as it didn't look right due to the grammar and salutation etc.
Depends on the situation and what mood I'm in tbh!